Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 5
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: Varies
SALARY: $22.90 – $23.69 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

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 is looking for responsible, friendly and keen seasonal concession workers for our outdoor concessions.

Your main responsibility will be customer service and the preparation of food and beverages.

Why should you apply?
• You enjoy working in a team oriented environment, where you gain customer service and problem solving skills
• Join a team that supports learning and growth, as we want to invest in your development
• Want to make a difference in the community
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse and rewarding workplace
What you need to bring:
• Cash handling and POS processing skills or willingness to learn
• Customer service skills or willingness to learn
• Ability to work without supervision and in a team
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to safely clean equipment and keep work areas tidy and well stocked
• Willingness to learn processes and take direction
• Previous related experience would be an asset

Job requirements:
• Ability to tolerate extreme heat and humidity which can occur in our kitchens
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of all shifts
• Ability to bend, reach and lift items up to 25 pounds
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned
• Have a valid Food Safe Certificate, Level 1
• Preferred candidates with a certificate of completion of the online WHMIS Course from the British Columbia Municipal Safety Association BCMSA online WHMIS course
• Must be able to pass and maintain a police information check including vulnerable sector check (PIC-VS)

*You must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays from June 27 to September 7. You must be available to work the entire season from June 27 to September 7. You must be available on the evenings and weekends from June 1 to June 26 for training. Concession workers may be scheduled to work 3 to 5 shifts per week, each shift is between 2 to 5 hours long. Please note that shifts are subject to change due to weather, attendance and events. Shifts at an outdoor concession will be cancelled on days of poor weather conditions.

To find out more about Parks & Recreation, please visit our website: https://www.newwestcity.ca/parks-and-recreation

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.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by April 06, 2026.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (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.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

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