Recreation Programmer

CITY OF BURNABY

$77K — $90K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from a community college in a related field.
  • Sound related experience including some supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of community recreational interests and resources.
  • Familiarity with policies and regulations governing recreational programming.
  • Ability to plan and implement aquatic programs meeting community needs.
  • Skills in hiring, training, and supervising staff and volunteers.
  • Valid Driver's License for British Columbia.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning, developing, and coordinating recreational programs.
  • Supervise program staff and volunteers effectively.
  • Establish and maintain liaison with internal and external contacts.
  • Promote and publicize recreational programs to boost participation.
  • Monitor and help in preparing program budgets.
  • Exercise independence in judgment while adhering to policies.
  • Address unusual problems and escalate policy matters to supervision.

Benefits

  • Regular full-time position with a structured work schedule.
  • Opportunities to engage with diverse community interests.
  • Professional development growth within aquatic services unit.
  • Collaboration with various stakeholders in the recreational field.
  • Independence in program development and implementation.
Full Job Description
Recreation Programmer

Competition No: 2026-156

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $37.09 - 38.65 - 40.26 - 41.93 - 43.65/hour

Schedule:

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

Last Updated: 6/24/26

This position works in the ECC Aquatic Services organizational unit. This is recreational programing work assisting a supervisor in planning, developing, scheduling, coordinating and implementing a variety of specified recreational, social and cultural programs. The work involves supervising program staff; establishing and maintaining liaison with 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. A Recreation Programmer exercises considerable independence of judgement and action within the limits of established policies, procedures and guidelines. Unusual problems and policy matters are referred to a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of effectiveness and quality of programs provided. 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 aquatic recreational programs 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. Ability to hire and train staff, plan, assign, supervise, check, and evaluate the work of same, and to recruit and train volunteers; assist in the preparation and monitoring of program budgets. 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.

Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Mutual Agreement between Monday to Sunday, 6:00 AM - 11:00PM).

Please apply online by July 6, 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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