You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and 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 enthusiastic and safety-focused Instructor I - Cooking staff to support School Age Programs at Colquitz Middle School. These casual positions are ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children and creating engaging, inclusive and well-organized recreation experiences through cooking-based programs.
In this role, you will provide direct instruction and leadership for assigned cooking programs, prepare the instructional space and equipment, develop class content, welcome and support participants, provide clear and encouraging feedback, maintain attendance records, and help ensure that the program environment and equipment remain safe, clean and organized. Instructors may also participate in scheduled in-service training and perform other related duties as required.
Requirements include completion of Grade 10 and a minimum of three months of experience in the related area of instruction. Employment is subject to provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check no older than six months, with renewal required as per policy. Emergency First Aid and CPR-C may be required.
The successful candidates will work varying hours, including weekends, based on program and operational needs. Hours and shifts are subject to change. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.
These are C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with a wage of $25.73 per hour (2026 rate) plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by November 25, 2026 at 11:45 p.m., quoting competition 26272.
The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact accessibilityHR@saanich.ca in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.
