Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City of St. John’s Recreation Division is currently seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic individuals, who enjoy working outdoors, to work in our Recreation Programs as Outdoor Recreation Instructors facilitating various outdoor programs and activities to groups of all ages.

Accountabilities

Outdoor Recreation Instructors must be comfortable providing leadership and instruction to groups and/or individuals of all ages and skills levels. They will supervise and lead participants through a wide variety of outdoor and watersport activities, as outlined by supervisors. Instructors must possess a strong sense of safety awareness, good oral communication, customer services skills and problem-solving ability.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

•Experience, or certification in,



some or all the following activities: Paddle Sports, Wilderness Survival, Archery, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, and/or Backcountry Camping

•Previous experience working with or instructing group programs with children/youth/adults and/or seniors in a recreational group setting would be considered an asset

•Excellent communication skills and a robust knowledge of group dynamics and team building

Other Requirements

•Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Record Screening Certificate AND Vulnerable Sector Check (or equivalent) – Dated not more than six months prior to hire

•Must be comfortable in an aquatic setting

Additional Qualifications (provided free for successful candidates if required)

•Standard First Aid with CPR-C

•HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification

•Paddle Canada Certifications

Working Conditions

These positions are required to work outside in all types of weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

Many of these positions require physical agility and stamina to carry out required duties. Candidates must be comfortable in an aquatic setting as these positions involve activities such as swimming and canoeing.

Hours of Work

•Hours are assigned based on program schedule and demand

•Location placement will vary based upon the needs of program participants

Period of employment: September 2026 - June 2027

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.

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