Bartender

Bartender

Auxiliary Seasonal
2-3 positions available
Competition No. 26-38

Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position
Anticipated start date: September 2026

About our Community:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Kosapsum and Songhees First Nations.

The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.

About our Organization:
The Archie Browning Sports Centre is a multi-use facility, which includes an ice arena, a six-sheet curling rink, lounge areas, and the Township of Esquimalt Parks and Recreation Administrative Office.

The Township of Esquimalt is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become.

About the Opportunity:
The Recreation Department is seeking motivated individuals to fill multiple auxiliary bartender positions, reporting to the Community Development Programmer. This is a seasonal position, running from mid-September to mid-March, with daytime, evening, weekday, and weekend shifts available. There will be a mandatory pre-season training shift in early September.

Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have completed a Bartender Course, or have previous bartending experience, and hold a valid Serving it Right Certification.

Other qualifications include:

• Cash handling experience
• Proficiency with computers
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Clean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector check.

Salary: $22.70 – $24.53 hourly ($19.91 - $21.52 plus 14% in lieu of benefits)
Hours: Shifts vary in length from 2 – 8 hours. Daytime, evening, weekday, and weekend shifts available

Prior to applying, please visit our website at to view the job description which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.  

Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 26-38 to: View email address on civicjobs.ca . This competition will remain open until suitable candidates have been found.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date posted: July 29, 2026