Recreation Programmer (Temp) Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on March 26, 2024 at 4:30 PM Job ID: J0324-0436 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks, Recreation & Culture Job Description: The City of Abbotsford’s Recreation & Culture division is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated professional with proven leadership and programming skills to join their dynamic team in a temporary full-time Recreation Programmer to cover a vacancy for approximately 12 months. Duties: In this exciting role, you are responsible for developing, leading, supervising and evaluating a wide variety of recreation services, programs and events for all participants. Creativity and marketing skills are essential as you promote interest and participation in program activities. Strong leadership and supervisory skills are essential as you help select, empower, train, mentor and evaluate a team of recreation staff. Your ability to build and maintain strong relationships will make you an asset to the team as you liaise with community groups, school officials and other stakeholders. Your excellent communication, organizational, administrative and critical thinking skills and abilities, combined with a strong commitment to customer service excellence will guide your success in this position. Educational Requirements: To be considered for this position, you must have: • Post-secondary diploma in a related discipline • Two years’ experience in recreation program development including six months of experience in community recreation • One-year supervisory experience • Occupational First Aid Level 1 • CPR Level C Certification • Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence Salary: This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $32.09 to $37.73 per hour. Please note shift work is required, including evenings & weekends. Additional Information: The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Address: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 E-mail: careers@abbotsford.ca Fax: 604-864-5541 Opening Date: March 12, 2024 08:30 AM Closing Date: March 26, 2024 04:30 PM Back