Regular Full Time
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 Recreation division is recruiting for our next Youth Coordinator to focus on specialized recreational work that supports and implements youth and young adult initiatives across Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities and other City departments! This position will coordinate, collaborate and cross-promote various initiatives of the Youth Strategy, including youth engagement activities and program development across City departments. They will support staff with research and planning of various projects related to youth and young adults, assesses gaps in programs and service delivery, implement new and/or improved work methods and processes, support staff in the enhancement of relationships with youth and youth-focused community organizations, agencies, neighboring cities and school district and will plan, assign and oversee the work of part-time and auxiliary staff.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will bring considerable knowledge of the social, cultural and recreational needs of youth, practices and objectives of organized community services and programs for youth, as well as of the services provided by community resource groups, committees and agencies that deal with youth. A college or university graduation in recreation, child and youth care or psychology plus sound related experience including oversight of youth services and programs; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. A driver’s licence for the Province of BC (with satisfactory driving record) and a police information check (with no adverse reports) is required.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $37.56 - $44.20/hour (2024 rates). 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 based in Coquitlam. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
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 no adverse reports).
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on June 19, 2024.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will bring considerable knowledge of the social, cultural and recreational needs of youth, practices and objectives of organized community services and programs for youth, as well as of the services provided by community resource groups, committees and agencies that deal with youth. A college or university graduation in recreation, child and youth care or psychology plus sound related experience including oversight of youth services and programs; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. A driver’s licence for the Province of BC (with satisfactory driving record) and a police information check (with no adverse reports) is required.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $37.56 - $44.20/hour (2024 rates). 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 based in Coquitlam. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
