Recreation Leader Attendant - New Westminster, BC VM B

Employment Status Regular Full-Time · Pay Range $29.49 to $34.62 per hour (2024 rates) + comprehensive benefits package · Closing Date 3/6/26 · New Westminster, British Columbia · Number of Openings: 1 · Hours per Week: 35 hours per week. · Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387 · Locat ...

Job description

Employment Status Regular Full-Time

Pay Range $29.49 to $34.62 per hour (2024 rates) + comprehensive benefits package

Closing Date 3/6/26

New Westminster, British Columbia

Number of Openings: 1

Hours per Week: 35 hours per week.

Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387

Location: Queens Park Sportsplex: First St and Third Ave

Competition #: 1267

Additional Details: Primarily afternoon/evening shifts

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

The Queen's Park Sportsplex is seeking an outgoing, energetic and self-motivated individual to join their team in providing customer service and recreational leadership, as well as performing facility operational support and janitorial work in this multi-purpose recreation facility. The performance of customer service and front counter tasks, such as supporting program registration and rental services, recreational leadership, minor maintenance and janitorial functions is an integral part of the work. You will also support the delivery and implementation of a variety of social, sport, fitness, special events and/or general interest activities, as well as coordinate the work of other staff and volunteers engaged in facility operations.

If you have the following qualifications and attributes, we want to meet you

• Completion of/or enrollment in a 2 year post-secondary program in Recreation supplemented by customer service, recreational and building maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience deemed suitable by the City.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, program participants and rental customers.
• Sound knowledge of organized recreation principles and practices including the safe and proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods, procedures, materials and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in janitorial work including WHMIS training.
• Ability to communicate ideas and viewpoints effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Skill in the use of cleaning and related equipment.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check.
• Valid BC Driver's License is preferred.
• Preference may be given to applicants with Valid First Aid or CPR certification and experience with registration and membership software.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work.

Please apply with your cover letter and resume in one document. Join a team of enthusiastic and innovative employees, and help us build a vibrant, compassionate, resilient city where everyone can thrive.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.

We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Employment Status Regular Full-Time

Pay Range $29.49 to $34.62 per hour (2024 rates) + comprehensive benefits package

Closing Date 3/6/26