Job Program Coordinator in Burnaby

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!

The Coordinator – Recreation Programs supervises the seniors portfolio at Edmonds Community Centre. 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. The incumbent plans, assigns, supervises and checks the work of programme staff and interviews, hires, trains and develops same; may conduct performance evaluations at end of programme; Establishes and maintains liaison with community groups and agencies, the general public and municipal staff through meetings and conferences and assists in developing community programme committees to assist in the design and development of services; publicizes and promotes services and programs through presentations, brochures, displays, media and other contacts; assists a supervisor in directing the operation of a large, multi use recreation facility. 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. Sound knowledge of the recreational needs, interests, resources and requirements of the community area served; the rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the work performed and of modern office methods and procedures. 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; 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. A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Please apply online by May 4, 2023.

Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check.

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.