Music Instructor (Specialist)

City of New Westminster; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government seeks a Music Instructor (Specialist) to teach group and private lessons across various age groups. The position requires a university degree in music, significant teaching experience, and strong organizational and leadership skills. Candidates must be prepared to work evenings and weekends. Competitive pay and a commitment to diversity are emphasized.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive health benefits

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience instructing classes.
• Knowledge of community recreation philosophies and instruction techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and general leadership according to program requirements.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans and activities.
• Follow safety protocols.

Skills

Teaching singing

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

University degree in music

Job description

Overview

Music Instructor (Specialist) – Auxiliary, Parks and Recreation – All Facilities. Location: City of New Westminster. Competition #: 1121. Hours per Week: Other: Varies. Closing Date: 10/20/25. Pay Range: $39.29 to $41.78 per hour (2024 rates) + 12% in lieu of all benefits. Number of Openings: 1. Location details: Parks and Recreation - All Facilities.

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 85,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

Our Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for Music Instructors to teach group and private music lessons for children, adults and parent participation classes for babies and toddlers. Music programs include, but are not limited to: private and group voice lessons for children and adults, early years and preschool aged music programs, adult group music lessons. Evening and weekend hours are required for this opportunity.

If you have experience teaching singing, choir, music and movement for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, or private and small group lessons in a specific instrument, please connect with us through this application process.

The successful candidates will have professional training in music, substantial experience as instructors with their respective instruments, knowledge of community recreation philosophies and instruction techniques, and experience working with children and adults. Candidates must also possess excellent leadership, organizational and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and general leadership according to the nature and requirements of the program
• Prepare and implement lesson plans and activities
• Follow safety protocols
• Work independently without direct supervision
• Be self-motivated and take initiative in creating opportunities for participants
• Provide supervision and leadership to their program group
• Perform related work as required

Requirements Include

• A university degree in music or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Standard First Aid
• CPR C Certificate
• Minimum of 1 year experience instructing classes
• In-depth knowledge of music
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to motivate others to help achieve their goals
• The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Please include your availability from January to March 2026 with your application.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission and shortlisted candidates may be contacted prior to the posting closing date.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, competitive salaries, comprehensive health, benefit and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions), education and training opportunities and challenging and rewarding work.

Please apply with your cover letter and resume in one document. Join a team of enthusiastic and innovative employees, and help us build a vibrant, compassionate, resilient city where everyone can thrive.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq' eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.

We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.newwestcity.ca