Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: Two
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 2-8 hours per week
SALARY: $39.29 to $41.78 per hour (2024 rates) + 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 Parks and Recreation Department is seeking enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing individual(s) to develop and lead seasonal k-Pop dance programs for all ages including preschoolers, children, youth and/or adults. Candidates require a strong background in dance and instruction. The ability and interest to instruct more than one style and more than one age group is considered are considered assets. Applicants with current performing art practices (practicing and/or performing) are encouraged to apply.

Requirements include:
• Educational background in dance/performing arts either through continued professional development or through completion of accredited programs.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of programs in community recreation facilities.
• Sound knowledge of teaching methods and group leadership techniques.
• Excellent supervisory and organizational skills.
• Continued professional development or completion of an accredited program.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission and shortlisted candidates may be interviewed prior to the posting closing date.

Please apply with your cover letter and resume in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by February 22, 2026. Emailed attachments will not be included in your application.

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: Educational background in dance/performing arts either through continued professional development or through completion of accredited programs.

Required skills: .

Closest intersection: Royal Avenue, 6th Street