Recreation Programmer – City of Campbell River

Recreation Programmer

(Adult, Outdoor, Community Events)
1 Year Term Position

The City of Campbell River is seeking an experienced Programmer to join our Recreation and Culture team.
 
Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the ocean and majestic mountains, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small-town feel with large-city amenities. From summer markets and street events to an active arts and culture community to year-round, world-class recreational opportunities, the Campbell River lifestyle is unparalleled. We are a 45-minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role – Reporting to the Recreation Program Manager and taking day to day direction from the Program Coordinator, the Programmer works in the planning and development of recreation and culture services for the City of Campbell River with respect to Adult, Outdoor, Special Events and Community Outreach. You will need to be flexible and open to rotating into other program areas for developmental opportunities and to provide support to other teams. Our ideal candidate is a dynamic leader who is responsive to community needs, can build and lead cohesive teams, and is an effective team player.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A two (2) year diploma in recreation, or closely related field.
• Three (3) years recent experience in planning, scheduling, marketing, and promoting of community recreation, programs and events, within the last seven (7) years.
• Two (2) years recent supervisory experience.
• Experience and a passion for working with citizens of all ages and abilities.
• Valid Emergency First Aid with CPR certifications by start date.
• Ability to successfully attain and maintain a clean criminal record and vulnerability check.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence and produce a clear driver’s abstract as per City policy.

 
The rate of pay for this Long Term Auxiliary, CUPE bargaining unit position is $30.86 per hour based on a 35-hour work week and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Workplace flexibility is important to the City of Campbell River. This position is currently eligible to be part of our alternative work arrangement programs.
 
For information on this exciting opportunity and to view a detailed job description that lists all the duties and necessary qualifications for this position, please visit www.campbellriver.ca/employment. Please include verification of your education and certifications with your application.

This posting closes on January 28, 2024

Please send your resume with covering letter, quoting Competition EXT-24-006 to:

Email: careers@campbellriver.ca
Human Resources Department
City of Campbell River
301 St. Ann’s Road
Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7
 
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.