Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: Two
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 30-40 hours per week
SALARY: $29.14 – $31.56 per hour + 12% in lieu of all 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.
Are you interested in working with youth ages 11- 16? Do you enjoy adventure and recreation and look for a fun unique opportunity? Do you have a valid unrestricted CLASS 4 Drivers License?
Youth Services is looking for front line workers who have youth experience or interested in gaining youth experience, who can be the driver for youth camps adventure camps this summer. You will work closely with the Assistant Program Coordinators – Youth Services, and encourage youth to be active and social during out trips and camps.
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 or interested in gaining experience engaging with youth aged 11 – 16 in a recreation environment.
• You possess strong leadership skills with the ability to be an effective team player.
• You have the ability to handle conflict
• You have a valid First Aid Level 1 certificate.
• Valid unrestricted Class 4 BC Driver’s License.
• You will be required to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
*The successful candidates will be scheduled 30 – 40 hours per week for 2 weeks of the summer – daytime hours.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by June 5, 2026.

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 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

Education level: • You have completed courses in Community Recreation, Child and Youth Care, Social Services or a related field.

Required skills: • You have experience or interested in gaining experience engaging with youth aged 11 – 16 in a recreation environment. • You possess strong leadership skills with the ability to be an effective team player. • You have the ability to handle conflict • You have a valid First Aid Level 1 certificate. • Valid unrestricted Class 4 BC Driver’s License. • You will be required to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Closest intersection: Royal Ave and 6th Street