Recreation Worker 2 - Older Adult Recreation Leader

Employment Status Auxiliary

Pay Range $24.06 - $25.21 per hour (2024 rates) + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

Closing Date 3/19/26

New Westminster, British Columbia

Number of Openings: 3 Hours per Week: Other: up to 12 hours / week. Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387 Location: Century House: 620 Eighth Ave Competition #: 1297 Additional Details:

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 seeking dynamic and energetic Auxiliary Older Adult Recreation Leaders (Recreation Worker 2) to join the Seniors Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. In this role, you will work closely with the Assistant Program Coordinators for Seniors Services to support and deliver engaging recreation opportunities that encourage older adults to remain active, social, and connected within the community.

Duties include facilitating senior drop-in programs, outings and special events while providing a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for participants.

Responsibilities include:

- Setting up and clean-up of drop-in programs for participants including tables and chairs, supplies, coffee, etc.

- Facilitating drop-in programs, outing, and special events for seniors.

- Welcoming seniors into the space and creating a welcoming and supportive environment.

- Engaging with seniors in various activities include MahJong, crafts, etc.

- Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth program delivery.

- Gather feedback from participants to enhance future programming.

Requirements:

- Completion of coursework in Recreation Leadership, Gerontology plus experience engaging and working with older adults aged 50+ in a community recreation or related setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- Experience facilitating group activities, or social programs for seniors.

- Ability to support diverse groups of older adults from a variety of cultural and social backgrounds; second language proficiency is considered an asset.

- Sound judgment and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately in a variety of situations.

- Customer service experience in a recreation or community setting.

- Valid First Aid Level 1 certification.

- Ability to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events as required.

- The successful candidates will be scheduled up to 12 hours per week and may be required to work daytime, evenings and weekends as operationally required.

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.

Please apply with your cover letter and resume in one document. Join a team of enthusiastic and innovative employees, and help us build a vibrant, compassionate, resilient city where everyone can thrive.

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.

Employment Status Auxiliary

Pay Range $24.06 - $25.21 per hour (2024 rates) + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

Closing Date 3/19/26