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 seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join the G. R. Pearkes Recreation Centre team. We are looking for a dynamic Programmer II who brings strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills, and who is passionate about delivering high-quality recreation programs that respond to community needs.
As a Programmer II, you will lead and support a team of Programmer I’s and Program Technicians, taking full accountability for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of recreation programs at GR Pearkes and its satellite locations. Through both hands-on work and team leadership, you will provide direction in program development, coordination, scheduling, and continuous improvement. Aligned to these programs you will oversee their marketing and promotion, managing budgets and resources, advancing divisional and departmental strategic initiatives, and building strong partnerships with community organizations to support community development and ensure programs are delivered efficiently, inclusively, and with a consistent focus on customer experience.
Requirements include a university degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or a related field; a minimum of three years of experience in recreation programming; and program specialty certification where applicable. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Employment is subject to the provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) dated within the last six months. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is required.
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 $50.75 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by Friday March 13, 2026 quoting competition 26046. 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 2026. 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.
