This position works in the North East Community – Programs organizational unit. This is recreational programming and supervisory work involved in researching and assessing community recreation needs and interests, and in designing, developing, coordinating and scheduling community recreation programs in a recreation facility of the Municipality. A Coordinator - Recreation Programs, under limited direction, is responsible for the implementation, supervision and evaluation of the programs and for the recruiting, hiring, training, development and supervision of programme staff subordinates. In addition, the work involves establishing and maintaining liaison with schools, community groups and agencies and the general public; publicizing and promoting services and programs through presentations, brochures, displays, media and other contacts; and assisting a supervisor in the direction of a large multi-use recreation facility or two or more smaller recreation facilities as required. Other responsibilities include: preparing and maintaining records, reports and correspondence; preparing recommendations for preliminary budgets and monitoring expenditures; and providing information and assistance to a variety of contacts regarding programs. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include completion of a two year Community College programme in Community Recreation or related discipline, plus sound related supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of organized community recreation with particular emphasis on programming; along with sound knowledge of the recreational needs, interests, resources and requirements of the community area served; and the rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the work performed and of modern office methods and procedures. An incumbent will have the ability to design, develop, coordinate, schedule, and under limited direction, supervise, implement and evaluate the provision of recreational programs to meet community needs and interests; plan, assign, supervise and check the work of programme staff and to interview, hire and train same. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community groups and agencies, the general public and various other internal and external contacts in the area served and to develop community interest and involvement in recreation programs. Other responsibilities include assisting a supervisor in directing the operation of a large, multi use recreation facility, as required and preparing and maintaining records, reports, correspondence and promotional material for programs. A Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia is required. Please note that a Police Information Check may be required for this position.
Please apply online by August 7, 2025.
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 at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), and k?ik?????m Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.
