The District of Saanich’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking a team player to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs. 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.
Recreation and Community Services Divisions are recruiting enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our Summer Camps team in the role of Youth Leader II – Supervisor. This role supports the delivery of high-quality recreation programs for children and youth across Saanich recreation centres, offsite locations, and parks during the summer season.
Under the general direction of a Recreation Programmer, the Youth Leader II – Supervisor provides leadership in the planning, supervision, and evaluation of summer camps and programs. This includes overseeing daily program operations, supervising and supporting staff, coordinating schedules, managing equipment and supplies, assisting with training, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for participants. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining program quality, responding to operational needs, and supporting positive experiences for children, youth, and families.
Requirements include completion of Grade 12; experience in the administration of recreational programs; a minimum of six months’ experience working with children in a recreation or day-camp setting; demonstrated program planning experience; supervisory experience in a related field; Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C; and a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence. Employment is subject to the provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) dated within the last six months. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Successful candidates will work Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours will vary dependent on program needs. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Although 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 $27.55 plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by quoting competition 26043. This competition will remain open until filled
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.
