PROGRAM LEADER
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
Our Community Services
Department is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Program Leader to
support the City’s Cultural Service programs throughout the summer! We are looking for candidates who can interface
with the public, working to facilitate the Paint in the Park and Music in the
Streets programs from June to August. Additionally, this role will support work
on various City-owned Collections, including the Riverview Hospital Artifact
Collection and the Public Art Collection. Experience working in the cultural
sector is beneficial.
Program Leaders will be have
a leadership responsibility for planning, implementing, supervising, and
leading a variety of cultural activities for children, youth, and adults. They will provide guidance to volunteers on
their program duties and will be responsible for safe and proper use of
equipment and facilities. Duties are
performed within established guidelines but some independent action and
initiative is exercised in leading and instructing assigned programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Our next Cultural Services Program Leader must have completed high
school, and have some related experience, preferably in Municipal cultural work.
Candidates will also require some supervisory experience. Please note that an
equivalent combination of training and experience may also be considered. Candidates
must also possess a St. John's First Aid Certificate (SOFA) or equivalent.
We accept first aid certifications
issued by the following training providers:
·
Lifesaving Society
·
St John’s Ambulance
·
Red Cross
At the time of application you will be required to upload and submit a
copy of your valid and up to date First Aid and CPR certification as a
Supporting Document. If you are in the
process of obtaining your certification, it must be submitted before your hire
date.
Preferred
Qualifications
·
Experience in the creative
sector
·
Knowledge of common artistic
media
·
Valid Driver’s License and
access to a car
·
Experience in Collections
Management or Heritage
What
We Offer:
The City offers a CUPE hourly rate for Program
Leaders of $26.10 - $30.51 (2025 rates) plus 12% in lieu of benefits.
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 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 a police information check with
vulnerable sector (with no adverse reports).
Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our
recruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, or
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#YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at
www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on May 5, 2025.
The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.