Program Attendant - Skate Shop

Coquitlam; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Coquitlam is seeking enthusiastic Program Attendants to support public skating sessions and learn-to-skate lessons. You will work on ice and in the skate shop, managing on-ice traffic, leading activities, and ensuring a fun, safe environment for all patrons.

Applicants should have First Aid CPR-C certification and experience with the public. Evening and weekend availability is required. This CUPE role is based in Coquitlam, BC.

Qualifications

• Current Standard or Emergency First Aid and CPR-C certification.
• Strong skating background.
• Experience dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Direct on-ice traffic flow during public skate sessions.
• Perform skate shop duties and customer service.
• Conduct organized activities and ensure a fun, safe environment.
• Assist with crowd control and safety during events.

Skills

First Aid CPR-C

Public interaction

Skating background

Tools

Xplor Recreation

Job description

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningfulcareer opportunities to make a difference within the local community. Asthe sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Ourdiverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow throughinnovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, andstate-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing ourresources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant,growing regional urban centre.Weenvision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam is looking for enthusiastic and outgoing ProgramAttendants to share their passion for skating through public sessions and learnto skate lessons.This position will workon ice as well as in the skate shop. As a Program Attendant, you will beresponsible for general skate shop duties, customer service, crowd control andskate patrol.You will be directingon-ice traffic flow and conducting organized activities while ensuring a funand safe environment for all patrons during public skate sessions.We are seeking candidates who have greatpeople skills and the ability to work efficiently and thrive in a fast-pacedservice environment!

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a current Standard or Emergency First Aid and CPR‘C’ certification as well as a strong skating background. Candidates must also haveexperience dealing with the public.

• Canadian Ski Patrol
• Heart & Stroke
• WorkSafe BC
• Lifesaving Society
• St John’s Ambulance
• Red Cross

In order to meet the needs of our community, candidates must beavailable to work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Some assets for the position are the following:

• Experience sharpening skates andassisting others with fitting skates/helmets
• Experience with a recreationregistration software such as Xplor Recreation

What We Offer:

• T his CUPE position has an hourly rate of $25.22 (2026 rates) + 12% in lieu.
• You will have the chance to join arapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities.This position is based in Coquitlam.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlamis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancingequitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As anorganization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment tosupport our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity,diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of theseprinciples, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you requireadditional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team forconfidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a policeinformation check and vulnerable sector check (with no adverse reports).

We thank allapplicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.