Activity Leader (AUX)

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vancouver is seeking staff for a front-line recreation role serving Downtown Eastside residents with diverse needs in arts, culture, education and sports. The position emphasizes inclusive programming for people facing housing insecurity and low incomes.

Completion of Grade 10 plus related experience is expected. The role requires collaboration with community partners, strong communication, and the ability to respond to emergencies. A Police Record Check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 and related recreation experience or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of addictions, mental health, conflict resolution and violence prevention is an asset.
• Police Record Check clearance is a requirement for this position.
• First Aid certification and a second language are assets.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, implements and participates in arts, cultural, educational and sport recreation for Downtown East Side residents.
• Promotes active participation and engagement in programs.
• Leads regular trips and assists in event delivery including setup and takedown.
• Distributes promotional materials and handles some administrative tasks.
• Provides information and referrals to patrons regarding community services.
• Ensures facility and equipment are maintained and safe.
• Takes attendance and reports on participation; responds to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Emergency response

Independent work

Second language asset

Education

Grade 10 or equivalent

Job description

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

This is a front-line recreation position with primary responsibilities in facilitating social, educational, cultural and recreational activities with participants of varying interests, skills, abilities, and whom are ethnically and socially diverse, including a large percentage of people who are homeless or on low fixed incomes and residing in single hotel rooms, rooming houses or social housing.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities of this work includes:

• Organizes, implements and actively participates in arts, cultural, educational and sport-oriented recreation programming for Downtown East Side residents,
• Stimulates active participation in programs,
• Initiates, organizes and leads regular trips,
• Assists in delivery of special events, including set up and strike down,
• Prepares and distributes materials to promote activities; including some administrative tasks,
• Provides information and referrals to patrons regarding community services and resources,
• Helps to ensure that thefacility and equipment are maintained,
• Takes and reports on attendance,
• Deals effectively with problem situations, which may include administering first aid and liaising with emergency medical services personnel.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Completion of Grade 10, combined with some related experience working with similar client groups or in the recreation activities related to the work assigned; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the Downtown Eastside, agencies, services and resources.
• Working knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental illness, conflict resolution and violence prevention.
• Working knowledge of the recreational interests, social skills and related needs of the facility clients.
• Working knowledge of the rules and skills involved in various recreational activities.
• Working knowledge of community centre record keeping procedures related to activity participation and use.
• Ability to develop and lead recreation programs for people of various interests and abilities.
• Ability to support people with barriers in a peer/mentor relationship.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, members of the public, other stakeholders and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to respond to emergencies, walk long distances, work outdoors, and carry heavy items.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and practices is considered an asset.
• Fluency in a second language is considered an asset.
• First Aid certification is considered an asset.
• A Class IV driver’s license is considered an asset.
• A Police Record Check clearance is a requirement of this position. A Clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Business Unit/Department: Arts Culture Community Service

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Position Start Date: October, 2026

Salary Information: Pay Grade 14: $29.95 to $35.09 per hour

Number of vacancies: 5

Application Close: September 13, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all gendersand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion .

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).More about unceded traditional territories