As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.
Our Parks, Recreation and Culture department is on the lookout for a passionate Recreation Leader 1 to join our dedicated team! If you have a passion for leading recreational activities in social, cultural, or recreational settings, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a Recreation Leader 1, you will be responsible for preparing and scheduling individual program plans, assessing program results in specific areas, and recommending necessary changes. You will also play a key role in promoting interest and participation in our program activities. Additionally, you will be tasked with preparing and maintaining records, activity reports, and requisitions. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include the completion of a two-year Community Recreation program from a recognized Community College and preferably some related experience, or completion of the Grade 12 supplemented by courses in recreation and sound related community recreation experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. You will bring sound knowledge of the recreational, social, and cultural interests and requirements and resources of the Centre, or the event. You will have the working knowledge of sports, crafts, arts and other pursuits related to various recreational, social and cultural programs and/or the events or festivals. You will have the opportunity to organize, coordinate, participate in and provide leadership in recreational, social and cultural program activities and/or assist in coordinating event arrangements. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia, First Aid Certificate, and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate – Level C is required.
Pay Rate: $29.48 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)
Location: Bill Copeland Sports Centre, Kensington Complex and Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre.
Schedule: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are dependent on operational requirements and scheduled on an as needed basis.
Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. This competition will remain open until filled.
The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the h?n?q??min??m? and S?wx_wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and 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.
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. Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.
