FILMING
COORDINATOR
Temporary Full-Time (1 Year with Possible Extension)
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 seeking a Temporary Full-Time (TFT) Filming
Coordinator to join the Economic Development Division. As an integral member of
the Economic Development team, you will serve as a key point of contact between
the City and the film industry, helping to facilitate filming activity in
Coquitlam while balancing the needs of productions, City operations, residents
and businesses. In this exciting role, you will coordinate filming inquiries
and applications from initial request through approval, production and wrap up.
You will review applications, determine filming requirements and restrictions and
coordinate with internal departments and external agencies, and ensure
productions comply with applicable City policies, bylaws and regulations. You
will also support efforts to promote Coquitlam as a film-friendly destination
and build positive relationships with industry partners and local business. We
are looking for someone who is highly organized, responsive and comfortable
working in a fast-paced environment where production timelines can be short and
requests can be complex. You bring strong judgement and a solutions-oriented
approach, with the ability to balance excellent customer service with municipal
requirements and community considerations.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Minimal Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the
work plus considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of
training, education and experience.
- Thorough knowledge of the functions, procedures,
by-laws, regulations and standards related to filming in the municipality.
- Thorough knowledge of the office methods and procedures
related to the work.
- Considerable knowledge of the needs of film industry
clients.
- Ability to develop, recommend and implement new and
revised policies and procedures.
- Ability to assess and respond to the requirements of
film production companies within established guidelines, and to authorize
exceptions to policy as appropriate.
- Ability to identify potential risks and disruptions, to
coordinate appropriate support from police and fire services, and to ensure
compliance with established policies, by-laws and regulations.
- Ability to respond to complaints from the public and
special interest groups and to resolve conflicts.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relations with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- Ability to promote filming in the community and to
prepare a variety of promotional materials.
- Ability to maintain accounts and records related to the
work and to calculate required fees and charges.
- Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
Preferred Qualifications
- Grade 12 supplemented by courses related to the work
plus considerable related experience, or an equivalent combination of training,
education and experience including in a Municipal environment
- Experience with Microsoft
Office as well as Amanda 7, Markview and Maximo operating systems
- Strong relationship and
customer service experience and skills
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $41.91 - $49.34 per
hour (2026 rates) + 6% in lieu of benefits. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including
qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
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. Additionally, there is an
opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position
is primarily based on-site in Coquitlam, with occasional travel required.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam
is proud to be 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 and submit an acceptable police
information check.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on October 12, 2026.
We thank all
applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.