Recreation Programmer

Recreation Programmer - Child, Youth, and Family Services

Auxiliary, full-time – Mat Leave Term (approx. six months)
Competition No. 26-42

Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union position
Anticipated start date: October 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 Xwsepsum 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 Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility. Features of the Recreation Centre include: 4500 + square foot Wellness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, gymnasium, aquatic centre with six-lane 25 metre lap pool, warm “lifestyle pool” and tot pool with spray features, wheelchair accessible hot-tub, steam room, and sauna. In addition, to recreation activities and programs, there are hundreds of year-round community programs to choose from.

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 Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill an auxiliary full-time Recreation Programmer position, responsible for the Child, Youth, and Family Services portfolio. This is a maternity leave coverage for a term of approximately six months. Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator, this position requires an exceptional team player with the ability to maintain a high standard of customer service while performing the following duties: 

• Planning, development, implementation, scheduling, promotion and evaluation of recreational programs, services, and special events for the community. 
• Hire, train, assign and review the work of staff involved in Child, Youth & Family Services programs/services; ensure schedules, procedures and safety standards are met; responsible for staff development and performance appraisals; create and implement in-service training programs. 
• Propose initiatives for the promotion, advertising, and marketing of recreation programs; prepare promotional material such as flyers, posters, press releases, newspaper ads, social media and seasonal brochures; respond to inquiries and concerns from the public regarding recreation programs. 

Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have: 

• Diploma in Recreation Administration (2 years) 
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License 
• Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR “C” 
• Possess and maintain positive criminal record check 
• 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary: $40.11 – $43.28 hourly plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Hours per week: 35

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. 26-42 by 4:00 p.m . by Wednesday, September 9, 2026 to: View email address on civicjobs.ca .

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

Date posted: August 26, 2026