City of Coquitlam

Program Attendant (Skate Shop)

Auxiliary

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam is looking for enthusiastic and outgoing Program Attendants to share their passion for skating through public sessions and learn to skate lessons. This position will work on ice as well as in the skate shop. As a Program Attendant, you will be responsible for general skate shop duties, customer service, crowd control and skate patrol. You will be directing on-ice traffic flow and conducting organized activities while ensuring a fun and safe environment for all patrons during public skate sessions. We are seeking candidates who have great people skills and the ability to work efficiently and thrive in a fast-paced service setting!

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a current Standard or Emergency First Aid and CPR ‘C’ certification as well as a strong skating background. Candidates must also have experience dealing with the public.

We accept first aid certifications issued by the following training providers:

• Canadian Ski Patrol


• Heart & Stroke


• WorkSafe BC


• Lifesaving Society


• St John’s Ambulance






• Red Cross

In order to meet the needs of our community, candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Some assets for the position are the following:

• Experience sharpening skates and assisting others with fitting skates/helmets


• Previous work experience in a related role involving skate shop duties, skate patrol or providing on-ice assistance


• Experience with a recreation registration software such as Xplor Recreation

What We Offer

This CUPE position has an hourly rate of $25.22 (2026 rates) + 12% in lieu.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. This position is based in Coquitlam.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud of being an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check and vulnerable sector check (with no adverse reports).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.