The role: The Assistant Programmer- Programs and Events is responsible for planning delivering and evaluating community programs and events and ensuring program and event quality safety and compliance. The incumbent provides leadership across programs and events providing direction and support to program/event staff and volunteers. The position fosters inclusive and supportive relationships with participants and community partners.
The focus of this 4-month term position will be supporting the delivery of events and other initiatives in the downtown core of the City of Campbell River.
Assistant Programmer - Programs & Events Job Description
Workplace culture is important to the Recreation Department. We are looking for people to join us who embrace our core values of teamwork respect integrity communication and kindness.
What we offer: The rate of pay for this 4 month term CUPE bargaining unit position is $30.09 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits (equivalent to a wage of $33.70 per hour). The successful candidate will also have access to a reduced cost Employee Wellness Pass for Recreation facilities and programs during their employment.
Term & Hours of Work:
- 4 Months May to August
- 40 hours per week; 8 hours per day
- Working weekends evenings and split shifts will be required in this role.
Qualifications :
Education/Training
- Must possess training or courses in the following areas:
- Leadership or supervisory skills and Program or event planning.
- Plus training in one of the following areas:
- Community Development
- Trained or certified with NCCP courses
- Volunteer Management
- Safety and Risk Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Emergency First Aid with Child CPR C certifications
Experience
- 2 years experience working within recreation programs and/or events within the last 7 years
- 3 months experience supervising staff and/or volunteers within the last 5 years
Additional Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 drivers license and must produce and maintain a clean drivers abstract as per City policy.
- Must successfully attain and maintain a clear criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check prior to employment.
Additional Information :
Posting Date: March 27 2026
Closing Date and Time: April 12 2026
Posting Number: 26-033
If Needed use or delete - Please Note: We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified.
When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position.
Questions about this position Email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
The role: The Assistant Programmer- Programs and Events is responsible for planning delivering and evaluating community programs and events and ensuring program and event quality safety and compliance. The incumbent provides leadership across programs and events providing direction and support to p...
The role: The Assistant Programmer- Programs and Events is responsible for planning delivering and evaluating community programs and events and ensuring program and event quality safety and compliance. The incumbent provides leadership across programs and events providing direction and support to program/event staff and volunteers. The position fosters inclusive and supportive relationships with participants and community partners.
The focus of this 4-month term position will be supporting the delivery of events and other initiatives in the downtown core of the City of Campbell River.
Assistant Programmer - Programs & Events Job Description
Workplace culture is important to the Recreation Department. We are looking for people to join us who embrace our core values of teamwork respect integrity communication and kindness.
What we offer: The rate of pay for this 4 month term CUPE bargaining unit position is $30.09 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits (equivalent to a wage of $33.70 per hour). The successful candidate will also have access to a reduced cost Employee Wellness Pass for Recreation facilities and programs during their employment.
Term & Hours of Work:
- 4 Months May to August
- 40 hours per week; 8 hours per day
- Working weekends evenings and split shifts will be required in this role.
Qualifications :
Education/Training
- Must possess training or courses in the following areas:
- Leadership or supervisory skills and Program or event planning.
- Plus training in one of the following areas:
- Community Development
- Trained or certified with NCCP courses
- Volunteer Management
- Safety and Risk Management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Emergency First Aid with Child CPR C certifications
Experience
- 2 years experience working within recreation programs and/or events within the last 7 years
- 3 months experience supervising staff and/or volunteers within the last 5 years
Additional Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 drivers license and must produce and maintain a clean drivers abstract as per City policy.
- Must successfully attain and maintain a clear criminal record check including a vulnerable sector check prior to employment.
Additional Information :
Posting Date: March 27 2026
Closing Date and Time: April 12 2026
Posting Number: 26-033
If Needed use or delete - Please Note: We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date if a successful candidate is identified.
When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position.
Questions about this position Email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
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