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.
Community Services is recruiting enthusiastic and motivated individuals for Program Assistant –Summer Outdoor Camps – SNPP & Youth Camps positions. The Program Assistant supports a variety of outdoor summer camps, participants and the program leader by providing safe, inclusive, and engaging recreational experiences for children and youth throughout the summer season.
Program Assistants support Program Leaders in delivering high-quality outdoor camp programming. This includes assisting with daily activities, helping to implement safe and well-organized programs, supervising participants, supporting out trips, providing basic first aid as needed, and working cooperatively with participants, parents, and supervisors to ensure a positive camp experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain hands-on experience working with children and youth, and be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
Requirements include completion of Grade 10; a minimum of eight weeks of experience working with the required age group in a recreational, day camp, or instructional setting; Emergency First Aid and CPR-C certification; and the ability to work safely and enthusiastically in an outdoor environment. 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.
Applicants must provide proof of completion of Grade 10 and current Emergency First Aid and CPR-C at time of interview.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $20.44 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits (equivalent to $23.50 per hour). Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by quoting competition 26035. The compepetition will remain open until filled.
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 accessilbilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
