Recreation Instructor (Hiking)

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Burnaby seeks an Outdoor Recreation Hiking Instructor to deliver safe, high‑quality hiking instruction within city policies. You will plan hikes, lead programs, manage participants, and ensure safety and strong participant experience across a range of ages and abilities.

Requires post‑secondary education or experience in outdoor recreation, plus valid Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C; Wilderness First Aid and driver’s licenses are assets.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education and/or experience in outdoor recreation programs and instruction.
• Knowledge of hiking practices and outdoor safety.
• Minimum of one year related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; experience with parents & tot programs is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead hikes and outdoor programs.
• Assess trail and site safety and prepare program materials.
• Manage participants and supervise trip planning and logistics.
• Complete attendance and incident reporting; ensure a positive participant experience and safety.

Education

Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C

Wilderness First Aid

Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Class 4 Driver’s Licence

Job description

Recreation Instructor (Hiking)

Competition No: 2026-RIH

Duration: Contract Instructor

Salary: $31.52 per hour

Last Updated: 7/8/26

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is seeking an experienced Outdoor Recreation Hiking Instructor to support community-based programs. In this contract role, you will deliver safe, high-quality hiking instruction in alignment with City policies and safety standards, creating a welcoming and engaging environment for participants of all ages and abilities. You will be responsible for planning and leading hikes and outdoor programs, managing participants, assessing trail and site safety, and preparing program materials. The role also includes trip planning and logistics, along with completing required attendance and incident reporting, while ensuring a positive participant experience and strong focus on safety. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include post-secondary education and/or experience in outdoor recreation programs and instruction, along with demonstrated knowledge of hiking practices and outdoor safety. You bring the ability to plan and lead engaging, inclusive programs for a range of participants, while maintaining a strong focus on risk management and participant experience. A minimum of one year of related experience is preferred, along with strong communication and customer service skills and experience with leading parents & tot programs is a strong asset. Valid Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C is required, with Wilderness First Aid or an equivalent 20+ hour certification considered an asset; a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence is preferred. A valid Class 4 Driver’s Licence is highly preferred. Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

Pay Rate: $31.52 per hour

Location: Barnet Marine Park, Deer Lake Park, Robert Burnaby, Byrne Creek, Central Park, other surrounding locations.

Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. Typical shifts /include Weekdays and weekends, class time average from 2 to 3hrs, with opportunity for growth, varying times.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

This position will remain open until it is filled.

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