Coordinator - Recreation Programs
/ORGANIZATION:
City of Burnaby
DEADLINE:
Aug. 28, 2025
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
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.
WEBSITE:
http://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYBURNABY&cws=37&rid=6926
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position works in the Community Art Programs organizational unit. This is cultural programming and supervisory work involved in researching and assessing community needs and interests, and in designing, developing, coordinating and scheduling community public art programs or projects in the area of Public Art city-wide.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement, supervise, and evaluate programs.
Recruit, hire, train, develop, and supervise program staff.
Establish and maintain liaison with cultural communities, organizations and agencies, schools, and the general public.
Publicize and promote services and programs.
Assist in the implementation of temporary or permanent public art initiatives.
Prepare recommendations for preliminary budgets and monitor expenditures.
Process a variety of clerical and routine administrative duties.
Exercise considerable independence of judgment, action, and initiative within the limits of applicable policies and procedures.
Perform related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a two-year Community College program in Community Recreation or a related discipline such as Fine Art, plus sound related supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of organized community art, such as art creation, fabrication methods and/or materials, and community facilitation.
Ability to supervise, implement, and evaluate the provision of community public art projects to meet community needs and interests.
Ability to read engineering, architectural, and landscape plans to support new built forms.
Ability to hire, plan, assign, and supervise the work of program staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts such as staff, community groups, agencies, and the public.
Ability to develop community interest and involvement in programs or projects.
Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports, and correspondence such as project plans and promotional material.
Valid Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia is required.
A Police Information Check may be required for this position.
Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; shifts may vary between 8:00 am–6:00 pm, including occasional evenings and weekends.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online by August 28, 2025. Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
REMUNERATION:
$5,491 – 5,719 – 5,957 – 6,200 – 6,460/month (2024 Rates)
