You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and knowledge sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.
The Recreation Division is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Programmer I to lead health and wellness programming at Saanich Commonwealth Place Recreation Centre. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of a variety of programs and services such as cardiac rehabilitation, yoga and chronic disease management. This includes supervising instructional staff and contractors, recruiting and training new instructors, scheduling programs and facility use, conducting community needs assessments, and developing promotional materials. You will be an integral part of a dynamic team committed to promoting wellness and active living in the community.
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. Required certifications for this role include CSEP Personal Training or equivalent and a current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C. Preference will be given to candidates with experience delivering cardiac rehabilitation and health and wellness programs. Candidates must also possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence (if applicable) and provide a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) no older than 6 months. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The successful candidate will work on a varied schedule with evenings and weekends as needed, with a minimum of 21 hours per week (hours/shifts are subject to change). We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
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 Sunday, November 9, 2025 quoting competition 25273.
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.
