Recreation Programmer

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Competition No: 2025-187

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $6,023 – 6,275 – 6,536 – 6,807 – 7,086/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘Y’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 7/2/25

This is recreational programming work responsible for planning, developing, scheduling, coordinating, and implementing a variety of specified recreational, social and cultural programs. The work involves hiring, training and supervising program staff, establishing and maintaining liaison with community groups, the general public and a variety of internal and external contacts, promoting and publicizing interest and participation in program activities and assisting in the preparation and monitoring of program budgets. As a Recreation Programmer, you will also prepare and maintain records, reports and correspondence related to the work. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include graduation from a community college in a related field, plus sound related experience including some supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of the recreational interests, needs and resources of the community served; the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the work performed; teaching methods and group leadership techniques related to the work. Ability to assist in planning, developing, scheduling, coordinating, and implementing outdoor sports recreational programs and events which meet the needs and interests of the community served; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of external and internal contacts and to promote public interest and participation in programs; present ideas and viewpoints effectively both verbally and in writing. A valid Driver’s Licence 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 July 11, 2025.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-2+4-7303 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 xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm 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. Read more