Coordinator - Recreation Programs (Fine Arts)

Competition No: 2025-258

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $6,275 – 6,536 – 6,807 – 7,086 – 7,383/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘Y’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 10/8/25

This is programming and supervisory work in designing, developing, coordinating and scheduling of fine and performing arts programs at Bonsor Recreation Complex. In addition, the work involves implementing, supervising and evaluating the programs; hiring, training and supervising subordinates; establishing and maintaining liaison with schools, community groups, agencies and the general public; publicizing and promoting services and programs; assisting in the direction of a City wide service area as required; preparing preliminary budgets and controlling expenditures; preparing and maintaining schedules, records, reports, correspondence and a variety of routine administrative duties; providing information and assistance to a variety of contacts regarding programs. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of a two year community college program in Fine Arts or related discipline; plus sound related supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of the needs, interests and resources of the community served. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of organized Fine Arts Programming with particular emphasis on Dance, Music and Visual Arts. Ability to design, develop, coordinate, schedule, and under limited direction; supervise, implement and evaluate the provision of programs to meet community needs and interests. Ability to oversee the work of subordinate staff; to establish and maintain working relationships and to deal effectively with staff; prepare and control the program budget and a variety of reports and other material related to the work. A valid Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia is also required. Please note that a Police Information Check may be required for this position.

Please apply online by October 20, 2025.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.