You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning & knowledge sharing, and feedback & accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.
You will bring an energetic and creative willingness to innovate, unafraid to think outside the box or challenge the status quo.
As a Programmer I, you will be responsible for overseeing all fitness services programming at G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, including the weight room, drop-in classes, and registered group fitness and wellness sessions. Your specific duties will encompass program planning, implementation, marketing, and supervision of the program leadership staff.
Requirements include a two-year post-secondary diploma in recreation, leisure studies, or a related field; two years of experience in program planning and staff supervision in a fitness setting. A program-specific certification is required: BCRPA, strength training personal and group fitness, or CSEP (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology) or equivalent. The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector and possess a valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence.
The successful candidate will work varied evenings and weekends as needed, with a minimum of 35 hours per week (hours/shifts are subject to change).
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $40.73 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by Wednesday 11, 2025 quoting competition 25143. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.
