Community Recreation Worker - Outdoor Recreation - 18-Month Term

Town of Riverview; Riverview; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Riverview is hiring a Community Recreation Worker (Outdoor Recreation) to plan, develop and evaluate year-round outdoor programs in parks, trails and natural spaces. You will coordinate equipment rental, community garden programming and neighborhood activation with seasonal staff and volunteers to expand access to outdoor recreation.

You will help build Mill Creek Nature Park as a hub for education, activity and community participation, aligning programs with the Recreation Service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in recreation or related field.
• Knowledge of year-round outdoor recreation and community activation.
• Excellent English written and spoken communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, promote and evaluate outdoor recreation programs.
• Coordinate recreation activities in parks and natural spaces year-round.
• Support Mill Creek Nature Park activation and community participation.
• Coordinate equipment rental and lending services seasonally.
• Develop community garden programming in collaboration with volunteers and partners.
• Assist with seasonal staff, volunteers and program leaders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Sport Studies

Job description

Community Recreation Worker - Outdoor Recreation - 18-Month Term

Closes: November 13, 2026

The Town of Riverview is accepting applications for the position of:

Community Recreation Worker – Outdoor Recreation – 18-Month Term

Parks, Recreation, and Community Relations

Job Summary:

The Town of Riverview is currently recruiting for a Community Recreation Worker (Outdoor Recreation) – 18-Month Term position.This position assists in the planning, development, implementation, promotion and evaluation of outdoor recreation programs, services and activation initiatives designed to connect residents with parks, trails and natural spaces throughout the year. The incumbent coordinates outdoor recreation programming, equipment-based recreation, community garden programming and neighborhood activation, with a particular focus on Mill Creek Nature Park and other Town outdoor spaces. The position works with seasonal staff, volunteers, community organizations and other Town staff to expand year-round outdoor recreation and support the Town’s Recreation Service Framework.

PartII-CharacteristicDuties/ Responsibilities

• Leads and assistsintheplanning,development,implementation,promotionandevaluationofyear-round outdoor recreation programs, services and activation initiatives.
• Coordinatesoutdoorrecreationopportunitiesinparks,trailsandnaturalspaces,including guided activities, nature and environmental education, winter recreation and neighborhood-based activation.
• SupportsthedevelopmentandongoingactivationofMillCreekNatureParkasahubfor outdoor recreation, education and community participation.
• Coordinates outdoor recreation equipment rental and lending services, including seasonal equipmentsuchassnowshoes,fatbikesandotherrecreationequipmentasservicesevolve.
• Coordinates community garden programming and supports the effective operation and activationoftheTown’scommunitygardenincollaborationwithparticipants,volunteers and community partners.
• Plansandcoordinatesseasonaloutdoorrecreationopportunitiessuchasskating,trail-based activities, family recreation and other emerging activities based on community demand and available resources.
• Assists in the recruitment, orientation, scheduling, supervision and development of assignedseasonalandcasualstaff,programleadersandvolunteers;providesdirectionand guidance on program and procedural matters.
• Works with Parks and other Town staff to coordinate program use of outdoor spaces, identifyoperationalrequirementsandsupportsafe,appropriateactivationofparksand trails.
• WorkswiththeCoordinatorofRecreationandotherRecreationProgrammerstocoordinate theintegratedannualrecreationcalendarandbalanceoutdoorprogrammingwithbroader departmental priorities.
• Monitorsparticipation,utilization,programquality,costrecovery,equipmentusesand communitydemand;recommend whether services should be expanded,maintained, modified, transitioned or discontinued.
• Identifiesopportunitiesforneighborhoodsactivationandlower-barrierrecreationthat bring programs and equipment closer to residents.
• Developsandmaintainspositiveworkingrelationshipswithenvironmental,recreationand community organizations and identifies partnership opportunities that expand outdoor recreation capacity.
• Assists with program budgets, revenue projections, fee recommendations, equipment lifecycleneeds,suppliesandpurchasingtosupportresponsibleuseofTownresources.
• Compilesprograminformationandensureaccurateinformationisprovidedfor registration systems, schedules and Town promotional materials.
• Supportsseasonalprioritiesandmayprovidecross-portfolioassistancetootherrecreation service areas based on workload, service demand and departmental priorities.
• Attendstaffmeetings,trainingsessionsand/orseminarsasrequired.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other Town employees,communityorganizationsandthepublicusingprinciplesofgoodcustomer service.
• Demonstratescontinuousefforttoimproveoperations,streamlineworkprocessesand work cooperatively in support of the department, the Town of Riverview and the community at large.
• Assistsintheplanninganddeliveryofcommunityspecialeventsandactivitiesonanas-needed basis.
• PerformsotherdutiesasassignedorrequiredbytheCommunity Recreation Coordinator.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Sport Studies, Kinesiology, or a related field, or an equivalentcombinationofeducationandexperienceinasimilarfield.Relevantprofessional experience may be substituted for educational qualifications.
• Minimumoftwo(2)yearsrelevantworkexperienceinrecreationprogramming,outdoor recreation, environmental education, community development or related services.
• Knowledgeandexperienceinplanning,coordinatingandevaluatingoutdoorrecreation programs and initiatives.
• Experienceworkinginparks,trails,naturalenvironments,communitygardens,equipment rental/lending programs and/or outdoor education would be an asset.
• Knowledgeofoutdoorrecreationtrends,riskmanagement,inclusiveparticipation,seasonal programming and responsible use of natural spaces.
• WorkplaceFirstAidandCPR/AEDcertified.
• AbilitytointerpretandimplementtheNBOccupationalHealth&SafetyActand WorkSafeNB Regulations.
• DemonstratedknowledgeofMicrosoftOffice(Word,ExcelandPowerPoint)andrecreation registration/scheduling systems.
• ExcellentwrittenandspokenEnglishcommunicationskills,strongorganizationalskillsand the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, community organizations and the public.

Wage and salary:

This position is permanent, full-time and is represented by CUPE Local 2162 with a rate of pay of $34.78 per hour.

Closing Date: 4:30PM --- Tuesday, November 13, 2026