One to One Support Worker (Recreation Worker 3)

City of New Westminster; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work schedule

Health and wellness benefits

Pension/retirement plans

Job summary

The City of New Westminster is seeking enthusiastic One to One Support Workers to assist children with diverse abilities in our Parks and Recreation programs. This Auxiliary role supports the Discovery Playtime preschool program and may involve other community recreation programs.

You will provide individualized support, help ensure safety, and work with groups as needed. Applicants should have a Grade 12 with related experience, strong communication, and a commitment to inclusive recreation.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with related coursework and experience.
• Experience with children with diverse abilities and recreational needs.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for children with diverse abilities.
• Help participants be safe and successful in a healthy environment.
• Modify instruction and work with children individually and in small groups.
• General support in the delivery of programs.
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Grade 12 with related courses

Job description

Great City, Great Work, Great Future!

One to One Support Worker (Recreation Worker 3)

Employment Status

Auxiliary

Pay Range

$29.14 to $31.56 per hour (2026 rates) + 12% in lieu of all benefits

Closing Date

10/19/26

Number of Openings: 3

Hours per Week: Other: Will be scheduled as required.

Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387

Location: Parks and Recreation - All Facilities:

Competition #: 1550

Additional Details: As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 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.

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic One to One Support Workers, you will be responsible for providing support to children with diverse abilities participating in our programs. This role is a key part in encouraging and integrating our child participants with varying abilities.

The program with the highest needs for this role is our Discovery Playtime program, which is a recreational preschool age play‑based program at təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre and Queensborough Community Centre. This program runs weekday mornings. Opportunities may also be available to support in other Community Recreation Programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one to one support for children with diverse abilities
• Help participants be safe and successful in a healthy environment
• Modify instruction and work with children individually and in small groups
• General support in the delivery of programs
• Demonstration of effective leadership and teamwork skills

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work, plus related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience working with social, cultural and recreational needs of children with varying abilities
• Experience providing excellent customer service to children with diverse abilities and behavioral needs
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for working with children
• The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector check

*This position works a non-standard work schedule, including evenings and weekends and statutory holidays.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission and shortlisted candidates may be interviewed prior to the posting closing date. Please include your availability in your application.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, 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 orexpression (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 peoples whose lands we are on.

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