New Westminster, British Columbia
Employment Status Temporary Part-Time
Pay Range $31.59 - $37.08 per hour plus comprehensive benefits package
Closing Date 11/13/26
Number of Openings 1
Hours per Week Other: between 17.5 hours and 30 hours per week
Employee Group CUPE, Local 387
Location Century House: 620 Eighth Ave
Competition # 1556
Additional Details This position ends on March 31, 2028
Located in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.
The City of Current Westminster is seeking an outgoing, energetic, and self-motivated individual to join the team at Century House, a vibrant community hub serving adults aged 50+. This dynamic position combines recreation leadership with facility support in a busy, multi-purpose seniors centre.
In this role, you will provide excellent customer service while supporting recreational programs, events, and daily operations. Responsibilities include front counter and registration support, assisting with programs and activities, supervising volunteers and other staff, and performing custodial and facility maintenance and program set-up duties to ensure a protected and welcoming environment.
You will help deliver a variety of social, arts, cultural, wellness, and fitness programs, along with special events and general interest activities that promote active living, social connection, and lifelong learning for older adults.




Provide excellent customer service to the older adult population
Recruit, train, schedule, coach and supervise volunteers
Support front counter operations including program registration and rental inquiries
Assist with the delivery of recreational programs, social activities, special events and rental groups
Set up and take down rooms, equipment, and activity spaces for programs and events
Perform maintenance and janitorial tasks to maintain a clean, protected, and welcoming facility environment
Monitor facility spaces to ensure participant safety and adherence to facility policies
Assist with maintaining records, reports, and correspondence related to programs and facility operations
Completion of, or enrollment in, a two-year post-secondary program in Recreation, Leisure Services, Gerontology, or a related field; supplemented by customer service, recreation leadership, or facility operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience deemed suitable by the City
Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants
Sound knowledge of recreation principles and practices, particularly related to programs and services for older adults
Knowledge of maintenance methods, procedures, materials, and equipment used in recreation facilities
Ability to coordinate the work of volunteers or staff




Knowledge of operational systems of recreational facilities including fire, alarm, and HVAC systems
Working knowledge of janitorial methods, materials, tools, and equipment including WHMIS training
Ability to communicate ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports, and correspondence related to the work
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate sound judgment
Able to pass and maintain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS)
We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness advantages and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work.
To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted www.newwestcity.ca .
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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