Recreation Leader

Competition No: 2026-RL2

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $31.58 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

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Last Updated: 6/1/26

This position works in Burnaby arenas, with a focus on arena operations and programming. This is recreation leadership work involving the supervision of ice and dry floor programs, including skating lessons, drop-in skating, and floor programs. The role includes overseeing contractual instructors, auxiliary staff, and volunteers, particularly in skating programs where a high level of skating proficiency is required to effectively supervise and support instructors. This position enforces rules and regulations and ensures that required standards of behavior and safety are maintained; the primary focus is on ensuring safe, inclusive, and high-quality arena-based recreational experiences. This role assumes responsibility for the operation and security of the recreation facility on assigned shifts and/or in absence of a supervisor. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include the 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. You will bring sound knowledge of the recreational, social, and cultural interests and requirements and resources of the Centre. You will have working knowledge of ice skating and other pursuits related to various recreational, social and cultural programs. You have the ability to organize, coordinate, participate in and provide leadership in recreational, social and cultural program activities and/or assist in coordinating event arrangements. A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia, Emergency First Aid Certificate, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate – Level C with AED Certificate are required for this position. Please note that a Police Information Check will be required for this position.

Pay Rate: $31.58 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

Location: Bill Copeland Sports Centre, Kensington Complex, Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre

Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. Shifts can range from Monday to Sunday between the hours of 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Daytime and weekend availability is considered an asset.

Please apply online at by June 12, 2026.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at View phone number on canada.jobradars.com if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at 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.