Program Assistant

About Red Deer

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success

The Opportunity

This position is responsible to assist Community Development department with the operation of a variety of recreation and/or arts and culture programs, summer youth camps and other community programming, ensuring that all standards and high customer service levels are met. The Program Assistant will be responsible for supporting the implementation of various fun, safe recreation, arts and culture programs and camp opportunities.

Top Key Responsibilities

• Support recreation, sport, arts, and culture programs by assisting participants, staff, and instructors, including program setup and takedown.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries, addressing concerns, and creating a positive participant experience.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment through monitoring program areas, correcting hazards, and performing general housekeeping and maintenance duties.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are properly organized, maintained, and available for programs and events.
• Follow City of Red Deer values, operational procedures, and health & safety policies, including emergency response procedures.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

As our preferred candidate, you will have

• Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrated high level of verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Commitment to the City’s Cornerstone Values.
• Criminal Records Check
• Additional Requirements
• Recreation Basic knowledge of a variety of sport, recreation and general leisure activities and requirements.
• Arts & Culture Basic knowledge of arts and culture activities and requirements.

Affiliation

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Status

Casual

Remuneration

$22.22 to $23.53 per hour.

Hours of Work

Hours of work as scheduled, with no minimum guarantee.

Additional Information

More than one position will be filled from this posting.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Casual | Closing Date: June 15, 2026