Program Leader; Summer Camps and Playgrounds

Program Leader (Summer Camps and Playgrounds)

Competition No: 2026-PL

Duration: Auxiliary

Pay Rate: $25.22 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Location: Various Burnaby locations.

Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position; hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work. Shifts may vary throughout the week from Monday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Final date to receive applications: Friday, February 20, 2026. Please apply online at

• Provide exceptional customer service and lead a variety of social, cultural, sport, fitness, and general interest activities, including Summer Camps and Playgrounds.
• Plan, schedule, implement, and lead activities.
• Direct volunteers and assistants by providing guidance and assistance, performing general leadership duties as required by the program.
• Prioritize safety by enforcing rules and regulations regarding proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Perform related work as required.

• Completion of grade 11.
• Related experience, preferably in municipal recreational work.
• Supervisory experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of organized community recreation principles and practices, including safe and proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Ability to plan, schedule, implement, and lead assigned recreational programs and provide guidance to subordinates regarding instructional duties.
• First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification – Level C are required.
• Police Information Check may be required.
• Desired qualifications: Experience in coaching, camp counselling, leading Scouts or Guides, tutoring, or volunteering in a recreation or childcare environment;
  Education and training including Recreation Leadership or Therapeutic Recreation Diplomas, Teacher Certification (PDP), Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, High Five(R); experience working with children and youth with extra needs.

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.

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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.