Recreation Receptionist

District of Saanich; Saanich; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

The District of Saanich is seeking Recreation Receptionists for Gordon Head Recreation Centre. This role involves cashiering, clerical work, and handling program registrations with strong public-facing customer service skills.

Successful candidates will work varying shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends, with testing as part of the process. A CUPE Local 2011 position offering hourly pay is provided.

Qualifications

• Six months of public-facing reception counter experience with cash handling in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with computerized registrations and processing registrations.
• Recreation Centre background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle cashiering and clerical tasks at the recreation centre.
• Assist with program registrations and inquiries.
• Answer telephone and counter inquiries; maintain filing and keyboarding.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Reception

Microsoft Office

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Registration software

Job description

DISTRICT OF SAANICH

PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

RECREATION

Gordon Head Recreation Centre

Recreation Receptionist

Up to 3 Casual Positions

The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking a team player to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs.

You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and knowledge sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.

Gordon Head Recreation Centre is recruiting experienced Recreation Receptionists who will be responsible for cashier and clerical work. The successful candidates will have considerable contact with the public involving program registration, answering telephone and counter enquiries, as well as filing system maintenance and general keyboarding.

Requirements include grade 12 or equivalent. Six continuous months of experience within the past five (5) years working in a public facing reception counter environment with cash handling, including receiving and processing computerized registrations (or similar) experience in a fast-paced customer service environment; including three months’ experience within the past five (5) years of general office administrative work. Preference may be given to those with a Recreation Centre background.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with computerized registration management system. Preference may be given to those with recreation registration software experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The successful candidates will be required to work varying shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends (hours/shifts are subject to change). In addition to the interview process, testing will be conducted. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $36.68 per hour (2026 rate) plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca.

The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please [e-mail] confidence. We are here to support your full participation.