Competition No: 2024-310
Duration: Regular Part Time
Salary: $29.48 – 30.70 – 31.97 – 33.25 – 34.63/hour
Schedule:
Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘S’ and ‘U’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 8/8/24
The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!
This is recreation leadership work implementing a variety of recreational activities at various locations in southeast Burnaby, including schools and parks, with a focus on children and preschool programs. Provides leadership to auxiliary staff, contract instructors and volunteers involved in programs. Duties are performed within established program guidelines, but some independent action and initiative is exercised. Prepares and supports program plans and promotes interest and participation in program activities, or events, and establishes and maintains close liaison with schools, community groups and the general public. Prepares and maintains records, activity reports and equipment and supply inventories. Enforces rules and regulations and ensures that required standards of behaviour and safety are maintained. Assumes responsibility for the operation and security of a Recreation Centre on assigned shifts and/or in absence of a supervisor. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include completion of a two-year Community Recreation program from a recognized Community College and some related experience, or completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses in recreation and sound related community recreation experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Working knowledge of organized community recreation principles and practices (i.e., preschool and children’s programs). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contract instructors, volunteers, groups, associations, and the general public. Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports and promotional material related to the work. Ability to participate in the recruitment of and give guidance and instruction to auxiliary and contract instructors and to recruit, train, direct and evaluate volunteers. Knowledge of community-based recreation with a focus on preschool and children programming is considered an asset. A Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia, First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate – Level C are required.
Schedule: 50 hours bi-weekly (0.71 FTE); Monday to Friday from 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM, including some evenings and weekends.
Please apply online by August 19, 2024.
Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check.
At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.
Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
