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 at G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre provides a wide range of inclusive and accessible programs that promote skill development, active living, and community connection. G.R. Pearkes is a busy, multi-use facility that serves participants of all ages and abilities and plays a key role in delivering high-quality skating programs to the community.
The Instructor I – Skating is responsible for providing safe, engaging, and well-organized skating instruction to program participants. Under the general direction of a Recreation Programmer or Program Technician, this role includes preparing lesson plans, setting up and maintaining equipment, ensuring adherence to facility rules, supervising participants, and delivering positive and enthusiastic instruction. Instructors are expected to maintain a safe and welcoming environment while providing excellent customer service.
Requirements include completion of Grade 10, a minimum of three months’ experience in a related area of instruction, and Emergency First Aid with CPR-C. Employment is subject to the provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector clearance (PIC-VS), no older than six months. Strong communication skills, the ability to instruct in a safe and organized manner, and a customer-focused approach are essential.
The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts, including daytime, after school, evenings, and weekends; hours and schedules are subject to change based on program needs. As a component of the selection process, testing may be conducted. While 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 $25.73 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on November 25, 2026, 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.
