Staffing

 The Commission commenced operations at Queen’s Park House with twenty (20) members of staff who were former employees of the local Government system. 

They included four (4) constables, one (1) gardener, one (1) porter and three (3) sweepers who were assigned to Queen’s Park and one (1) Superintendent of Works one (1) Parks Supervisor and two (2) gardeners assigned to King George v Memorial Park. 

Mr. Errol Griffith was subsequently promoted to the post of Ranger Warden. In order to cope with the increasing responsibilities for the management of additional sites including beaches, the complement of staff was gradually increased. In November 1972 Cabinet gave approval for the appointment of the Mr. Donville Grant as the first Manager of the Parks and Beaches Commission. In addition individuals also had to be employed to carry out supervisory, administrative and accounting functions.

In this regard the Establishment Division gave approval for the recruitment of additional staff. In 1978 the Executive Officer was promoted to the post of Senior Executive Officer and the following other positions were filled:

  • Accountant
  • Ast. Accountant
  • Clerical Officer
  • Technical Officer
  • Clerk Typist
  • Senior Field Superintendent
  • Field Superintendents (2)
  • Foremen (2)
 
It was also recognized that there was a definite need for the recruitment of skilled personnel or Artisans with experience in masonry, carpentry and building
At this time there was three hundred and fifteen (315) employees on the Commission’s payroll including technical and skilled personnel and others with experience in Horticulture and Agriculture.
 
The Parks and Beaches Commission Act was repealed and the National Conservation Commission Act was proclaimed on April 01, 1982.  
 
Approximately four hundred and twenty (420) persons were employed in 1986 including persons at the level of Field Foreman and Supervisor to assist with an island wide debushing campaign, which was undertaken in association with the Ministry of Tourism.  
Related Information: 
Vision Statement of The Ministry of Environment, Water Resources & Drainage
Mission Statement
History of the National Conservation Commission formerly the Parks & Beaches Commission
About Us
Understanding the Brand

Our Social Commitment..

The National Conservation Commission is committed to adding social value in all its endeavors. We are of the firm belief, that the growth of any nation is dependent on the growth of the society as a whole. Ensuring that a nation’s recreational requirements are met is of primary concern, especially in a hectic work environment. The Commission’s social commitment to the Barbadian community is well established and its mandate in this regard is wide and varied.