Job Overview
Applications are currently being accepted to fill an auxiliary placement (up to 35 hours per week) for the position of Recreation Worker III (from approximately May 21, 2024 to August 30, 2024). 

This is a Young Canada Works funded position with the Community Initiatives and Projects Division. The successful candidate will provide assistance, guidance and general leadership in support of the Community Initiatives and Projects. This position will include the ability to provide assistance in special event operations, general leadership duties, and instruction in event activities. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in special event operations which includes planning, development, set up, take down, and general tasks during event hours.
• Assist in planning assigned activities including scheduling and instruction
• Ensure for safe and proper use of equipment and facilities and demonstrate proper use of equipment
• Set up various activity equipment for use and check that equipment is in good working order
• Ensure observance of regulations governing public conduct with Township facilities and event activities
• Provide routine information to the public regarding event programs and facilities and promote interest and on-going participation in programs
• Perform related work as required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of program content of assigned activities
• Knowledge of community recreation principles, fundamentals of leadership, practices and objectives
• Ability to organize, lead, participate in, assist and/or independently instruct program participants
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with participants, volunteers, staff and the public
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports as required
• Skill in selected recreational and event activities

This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a Position of Trust (Child Safety). The successful candidate will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment).

Required Certifications/Licenses 

• Candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application. 
• BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver’s License. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver’s License and the Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.
• Emergency First Aid, CPR-C and AED certification

This position is being offered pursuant to a federally funded employment program.  Funding for the position is conditional on applicants meeting the following criteria: 

• Currently a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or with refugee status in Canada, legally entitled to work in Canada. You must be registered with the Young Canada Works inventory at www.youngcanadaworks.ca and you must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years at the start of employment. You must be willing to commit to a work assignment of 24 weeks. You are unemployed or underemployed and are a college or university graduate.

The Township of Langley is committed to employment equity and is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations will be provided as appropriate in any position to the point of undue hardship.

Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply.

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We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview