Recreation Leader 2 (Seniors)

Competition No: 2026-170

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $34.25 – 35.61 – 37.09 – 38.65 – 40.26/hour

Schedule:

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘U’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 7/7/26

This position works in the Bonsor 55+ Centre. This is recreation leadership work in the organization and implementation of a variety of social, cultural or recreational activities within a designated area of the Municipality, a specific recreational field or a multi-purpose recreation facility including services for older adults and senior citizens and in supervising seasonal and part-time staff, contractual instructors and volunteers engaged in related tasks.

The Recreation

Leader 2 prepares, leads and promotes interest in individual program plans and schedules and directs the implementation of program activities; provides leadership, coaching or instruction; assesses program results and recommends any changes. Duties are performed within established program guidelines, but considerable independent action and initiative is exercised on individual aspects of the program. Enforces rules and regulations and ensures that required standards of behaviour and safety are maintained in the facilities or areas serviced.

The Recreation

Leader 2 may be required to identify and assess facility needs and plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate a variety of programs and activities for the Bonsor Community Centre. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of a two-year Community Recreation program from a recognized Community College and some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of organized community recreation principles and practices, as well as that of the recreational, social, educational and cultural interests of Seniors 55+ along with the requirements and resources of the area or Centre served. A Recreation Leader 2 will have sound knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures and policies governing the work performed.

Ability to recruit, instruct, evaluate and supervise part-time recreational staff and contractual instructors and to recruit, train, direct and evaluate volunteers. Ability to organize, coordinate, participate in and provide leadership in recreational, social and cultural program activities for Seniors 55+; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractual instructors, volunteers, associations and the general public; and to prepare and maintain records, reports and promotional material related to the work. A Basic First Aid Certificate or equivalent, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification – Level C are desirable.

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: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM (Mutual Agreement between Monday-Sunday, 8:00AM – 8:00PM)

Please apply online by July 16, 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.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.

We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

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