Recreation Programmer

Competition No: 2026-158

Duration: Regular Part Time

Salary: $37.09 – 38.65 – 40.26 – 41.93 – 43.65/hour

Schedule

Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 6/24/26

This position works in the Outdoor – Aquatic Services organizational unit. This is recreational programing work assisting a supervisor in planning, developing, scheduling, coordinating and implementing a variety of specified recreational, social and cultural programs. 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, and assisting in the preparation and monitoring of program budgets. A Recreation Programmer exercises considerable independence of judgement and action within the limits of established policies, procedures and guidelines. Unusual problems and policy matters are referred to a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of effectiveness and quality of programs provided. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include graduation from a community college in a related field, plus sound related experience including some supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of the recreational interests, needs and resources of the community served; the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the work performed; teaching methods and group leadership techniques related to the work. Ability to assist in planning, developing, scheduling, coordinating, and implementing aquatic recreational programs which meet the needs and interests of the community served; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of external and internal contacts and to promote public interest and participation in programs. Ability to hire and train staff, plan, assign, supervise, check, and evaluate the work of same, and to recruit and train volunteers; assist in the preparation and monitoring of program budgets. A BC Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required. Please note that a Police Information Check may be required for this position.

Location: Christine Sinclair Community Centre, Kensington Park Outdoor Pool, Robert Burnaby Park Outdoor Pool, MacPherson Outdoor Pool & Central Park Outdoor Pool.

Schedule: 64 hours bi-weekly (0.80 FTE); Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Friday and Saturday from 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Please apply online by July 6, 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 ca.workus.org 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.