One to One Support Worker (Recreation Worker 3)

CivicInfo BC; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plans

Hybrid remote work schedule

Education and training

Job summary

City of New Westminster is seeking energetic One to One Support Workers to assist children with diverse abilities in our recreation programs. Responsibilities include providing one-to-one support, ensuring safety, and helping children participate in activities in small groups and individually.

The role supports the Discovery Playtime preschool program and may involve other community recreation programs. Candidates should have Grade 12 and relevant experience, with police check requirements and a

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

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

Job description

One to One Support Worker (Recreation Worker 3)

Great City, Great Work, Great Future!

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.

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.

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 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