Activity Leader - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Requisition ID:40626

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation.

Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world.

Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Carnegie Director, and working closely with a team of Programmers and a Community Activity Coordinator, this is a front line recreation regular part-time position with primary responsibilities in planning and facilitating social, educational, culturaland recreational activities with participants of varying interests, skills, and abilities, and whom are ethnically and socially diverse.

Located in the Downtown Eastside, Carnegie Community Centre serves an ethnically and socially divser population, including a large percentage of people who are homeless or on low fixed incomes and residing in single hotel rooms, rooming houses or social housing.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Organizing, implementing and facilitating in arts, cultural, educational and sportoriented recreationprogramming for Downtown Eastside residents
Stimulating active participation in program
Initiating, organizing and leading regular trips
Assisting in delivery of special events, including set up and strike
Preparing and distributing materials to promote activities, including some administrative tasks
Providing information and referrals to patrons regarding community services and resources
Helping ensure that the facility and equipment are maintained
Dealing effectively with problem situations, which may include administering first aid and liaising withemergency medical services personnel
Other duties assigned

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Completion of Grade 10, supplemented by postsecondary education in the field of recreation, arts,education, social work, or related discipline
Standard First Aid certification and ability to respond to first aid situations is a requirement of thisposition
Naloxone training an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to develop and lead recreation programs for people of various interests and abilities
Knowledge of the Downtown Eastside, agencies, services and resources
Knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental illness, conflict resolution and violence prevention
Ability to support people with barriers in a peer/mentor relationship
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, members ofthe public, other stakeholders and staff
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to work with mínimal supervision
Ability to respond to emergencies, walk long distances, and carry heavy items
Knowledge of indigenous culture and practices is considered an asset
Fluency in a second language is considered an asset
FOODSAFE Level 1 is considered an asset
Standard First Aid certification and ability to respond to first aid situations is a requirement of this position

Driver License and Record Checks

A current and valid BC Driver's Class 4 License or higher and a satisfactory driving record is an asset
A clear police record check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of anycriminal charges or convictions related to this position

Business Unit/Department:
Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200)

Affiliation:
CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type:
Reg. P/T Benefits

Position Start Date:
April 2024

Salary Information:
Pay Grade GR-014: $28.1 to $32.92 per hour

Vacancies: 2

Application Close:
March 31, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve.

Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process._ _Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.