Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: Up to 5
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: See Below*
SALARY: $24.06 – $25.21 per hour + 12% in lieu of all benefits and vacation (2024 rates)

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.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by March 8, 2024.

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 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.

Additional skills / Assets: • 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.

Closest intersection: Royal Ave & 6th Street