Recreation Worker 2

CivicInfo BC; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work schedule

Health and wellness benefits

Educational opportunities

Pension/retirement plans

Job summary

The City of New Westminster is seeking an Auxiliary Recreation Worker 2 to join the Youth Services Division within the Parks and Recreation Department. You will assist with youth drop-in programs, trips and special events, helping youth stay active and engaged in the community.

Applicants should have courses in Community Recreation, Child and Youth Care, or related fields, plus experience with 11–18-year-olds; strong leadership; ability to work with diverse backgrounds; First Aid Level 1; and a

Qualifications

• Completion of courses in Community Recreation, Child and Youth Care, Social Services or related field.
• Experience engaging with youth aged 11–18 in a recreation setting.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to be an effective team player.
• Ability to interact with youth from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Youth Services Division to support youth programs, drop-ins, trips and events.
• Encourage youth to participate and be active in the community.
• Work after school, evenings and weekends as required by operations.

Skills

Leadership

Youth engagement

Diversity awareness

Teamwork

Education

Community Recreation

Child & Youth Care

Social Services

Job description

Great City, Great Work, Great Future!

Recreation Worker 2

Employment Status: Auxiliary

Pay Range: $25.77 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

Closing Date: 11/17/26

Number of Openings: 6

Hours per Week: Other: 10 - 15 hours per week as operationally required

Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387

Location: Youth Services: 600 Eighth St

Competition #: 1558

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.

The City of New Westminster requires dynamic and energetic auxiliary Youth Leaders (Recreation Worker 2) to work in the Youth Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.

You will work closely with the Assistant Program Coordinators for Youth Services, encouraging youth to be active and social in the community by working at youth drop-in programs, out trips and special events.

If you have some of the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:

• You have completed courses in Community Recreation, Child and Youth Care, Social Services or a related field.
• You have experience engaging with youth aged 11 – 18 in a recreation environment.
• You possess strong leadership skills with the ability to be an effective team player.
• You have the ability to handle diverse situations with youth from a variety of backgrounds.
• You have a valid First Aid Level 1 certificate.
• Valid Class 4 BC Driver’s License and Supervisory experience are assets.
• You will be required to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

*The successful candidates will be scheduled for 10 to 15 hours per week and will be required to work after school, evening hours and weekends as operationally required.

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