Coordinator - Recreation Programs (Seniors)
Competition No: 2026-109
Duration: Temporary Full Time
Salary: $6,722 – 7,002 – 7,293 – 7,592 – 7,910/month
Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘Y’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement
Last Updated: 5/1/26
This position works in the Edmonds Community Centre Seniors Services 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. The incumbent plans, assigns, supervises and checks the work of program staff and interviews, hires, trains and develops the same. Other responsibilities include conducting performance evaluations at end of programs; establishing and maintaining liaison with community groups and agencies, the general public, and municipal staff through meetings and conferences. Participates in developing community program 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 program 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. 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. 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 note that a Police Information Check is required for this position.
This is a temporary full time position until November 30, 2027.
SCHEDULE: 80 hours bi-weekly; Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Mutual Agreement between 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM)
Please apply online by May 11, 2026.
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
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