Recreation Facility Attendant; Special Events

Job Summary

A full list of events can be found at  Qualifications include up to high school graduation, plus some experience in dealing with the public, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Required abilities include controlling the entrance to the facility by the public and dealing tactfully and firmly while providing general information and assistance to facility users. Experience with event set up and tear down as well as working at large scale special events and performing physical labour involving lifting up to 40lbs, standing for long periods of time and ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

A Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is an asset. Please note that a Police Information Check is required for this position.

$26.18 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Deer Lake 2 & Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are dependent on operational requirements and scheduled on an as needed basis. Availability on the weekends during July and August as well as Statutory holidays is a requirement for this position. Typical shifts are 6 hours in length, starting as early as 8:00 AM and ending as late as 11:00 PM Monday to Sunday.

Please apply online at  by February 3, 2026.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at  if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.

We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.