Recreation Programmer - Cultural Services

Recreation Programmer - Cultural Services Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Location: Recreation/Facilities

Employment group: CUPE Local 454

Hours of Work: 40 Hour Non-standard Work Week

Job ID: 26-124 EX

One of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities – Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

The City of Delta is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Cultural Services Programmer to assist with the planning and implementation of arts and cultural programs within the Cultural Services division at North Delta Centre for the Arts. 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; researching, developing, implementing and purchasing for/of trending arts programming; and assisting in the monitoring of program budgets.

Staff are expected to exercise some independence of judgement and action within the limits of established policies, procedures, and guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity those pursuing a career in arts administration. We encourage applications from those with lived experience or from equity seeking groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers community recreation programs in local facilities; evaluates participation and recommends new activities based on community interests.
• Coordinates schedules and facility use while ensuring safety, security, and positive participant experiences.
• Supports, trains, and oversees instructors and volunteers; assists with recruitment and performance feedback.
• Promotes programs and events through community outreach and partnerships with schools and local groups.
• Responds to public inquiries, assists user groups, and helps resolve program or facility concerns.
• Maintains records, reports, inventories, and budget tracking using digital and manual systems.
• Assists with planning and supervising special events and community activities.
• Leads recreational activities and instructional sessions as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Sound knowledge of the recreational requirements and resources of the area served. Sound knowledge of organized community recreation principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of the methods, practices, policies and procedures applicable to the work. Working knowledge of teaching methods and group leadership techniques related to the work.
• Working knowledge of sports, social activities, crafts, arts and other pursuits related to various recreational programs.
• Ability to plan, schedule, implement, coordinate, evaluate and recommend changes to a variety of recreational programs.
• Ability to prepare operating schedules and to coordinate facilities usage.
• Ability to assist in the recruitment of part-time instructors and to train and evaluate same.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of external and internal contacts.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports related to the work manually and/or using a computer.

Desirable Training and Experience:

• Post-secondary graduation in community recreation, arts, fine arts and some related cultural services or community recreation experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supervisory experience is an asset. Events and programs will be culturally-based so a background in art or heritage is an asset.

Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:

• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia with a clean driving record.

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $35.26 - $41.51 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with Special Agreement option (Municipal Pension Plan). Interested applicants are requested to apply online by August 9, 2026.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application.

Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.