Qualifications:

• Registered BCRPA Fitness Leader in group fitness, or equivalent;

• Current CPR-C and Emergency First Aid;

• Customer service and public relations experience;

• Previous fitness experience in a similar environment;

• Provision of a current Police or RCMP Criminal Record check.

Hours: Tuesdays: 8:45-9:45am

$23.62 - $30.02 per hour + $3.31 - $4.20 per hour in lieu of benefits.

Please submit applications by 4:00pm, Thursday, January 28, 2021.

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First Aid Instructor

POSTING 2021-05

Oak Bay Recreation Centre

Recreation Oak Bay is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual interested in an auxiliary position as a First Aid Instructor in our Aquatics Department. This is skilled recreation work in the provision of first aid instruction at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre or Windsor Pavilion. The First Aid Instructor works under the direction of the Aquatics Programmer and is responsible for establishing a warm, friendly, and safe atmosphere while teaching CPR C, CPR C re-certification, Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, and Standard First Aid recertification courses.

Qualifications

• Current Red Cross or Lifesaving Society First Aid Instructor certification;

• Experience and skills in lesson planning and teaching;

• Experience teaching CPR C, Emergency First Aid, and Standard First Aid;

• Ability to work as an effective team member;

• Ability to work with a flexible schedule;

• Provision of a current Police or RCMP Criminal Record.

$20.69 - $21.71 per hour + $2.90 - $3.04 per hour in lieu of benefits.

Hours: First Aid courses are scheduled on various weekends between 9:00am–5:30pm

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Maintenance Person(s)

POSTING 2021-08

Night Shift - Oak Bay Recreation Centre

We invite applications from qualified candidates for maintenance auxiliary hours involving janitorial, custodial and preventative building and equipment maintenance work performed in an Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture Department Facility. The auxiliary Facility Maintenance Person, under the direction of the facility’s supervisor, will carry out maintenance functions including pool heating and filtration system maintenance without close supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the assigned area during a shift;

• Vacuuming, mopping and sweeping as required;

• Cleaning washrooms and change room areas;

• Set up rooms as per schedule;

• Performs routine minor maintenance of equipment, pool chemistry, data readings, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Sound working knowledge and experience with building maintenance and cleaning routines;

• Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment;

• Proven initiative and ability to work without close supervision;

• Current CPR-C;

• Provision of a current Police or RCMP Criminal Record

Rate:

$21.84 per hour + $3.05 per hour in lieu of benefits
$29.49 per hour + $4.13 per hour in lieu of benefits (with Refrigeration Operator and Pool Operator 1 & 2 certification)

Hours:

Night shift (10pm – 8am), based on operational requirements, up to 20 hours per week.

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Parks Labourers

POSTING 2021-07

8 Positions

6 Positions: #1 (see below): Performing manual work associated with a variety of tasks related to the maintenance of municipally owned property, community parks, playing fields and other recreation areas generally considered to be for public use and enjoyment.
1 Position: #2 (see below): Refurbishing benches throughout the municipality including sanding, stripping and painting.
1 Position: #3 (see below): Assisting the Greenskeeper with the upkeep of the Par 3 Henderson Golf Course, jogging circuit, wooded and parks areas.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and cares for the grounds and playing surfaces throughout the municipality;

• Upkeep and irrigation of parks and boulevards;

• Performs routine tasks such as weeding, watering, cultivating, trimming and cutting of grass;

• Cleans debris and litter from assigned areas;

• Operation of various types of equipment related to the various tasks assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience or training in parks, irrigation, and ground maintenance;

• Valid BC Driver’s License;

• Current Emergency First Aid Certification including CPR-C;

• Provision of a current Police or RCMP Criminal Record check;

• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and diplomatic manner;

• Ability to work both as a team member and with minimum supervision.

Hours:*

#1 April 26 to August 27 Hours: May: 7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday; June – August: 7:00am – 3:30pm, Wednesday to Sunday (1 position)
     April 26 to August 27 Hours: 7:00 am–3:30 pm; Monday to Friday (3 positions)
     April 26 to August 27 Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm; Monday to Friday (1 position) (Tree Watering)
     April 26 to August 27 Hours: 2:30pm-11:00pm; Monday to Friday (1 position) (Tree Watering)

#2 May 25 to August 27 Hours: 7:00 am–3:30 pm; Monday to Friday (Bench Refurbishment)

#3 Mid-March to Mid-November Hours: 4 hours per day; Sat, Sun & Stat Holidays (Greenskeeper Assistant)

*Hours are subject to change due to seasonal requirements

Rates: $27.35 per hour + $3.83 per hour in lieu of benefits

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Inclusion - Instructors, Summer Camps
June 28-September 3, 2021

POSTING 2021-08

Applications are now being accepted for Inclusion Instructors for Recreation Oak Bay summer camps. Inclusion Instructors provide one-on-one care for participants in a camp setting. This position ensures the safety and well being of all participants. Under the direction of the Community Recreation Licensed Care Programmer and the Support and Inclusion Team Leader.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and adapting daily schedule of activities suitable for a child/children who require additional support;

• Liaise with children, parents/guardians, program staff, and community partners in friendly manner;

• Developing lesson plans, sensory projects, care plans and documenting the child’s progress;

• Ability to work without direct supervision;

• Adhere to all safety standards for protection of all participants;

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children;

• Ability to work as an effective team member;

• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR-C;

• Experience working directly with children with behaviour difficultities, disabilities and/or additional support needs in a recreational environment;

• Provision of current Police or RCMP Criminal Record check and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check;

Hours:

Monday – Friday, hours vary between 7:30am-5:30pm.
Please note: these positions will be required to attend summer camp training shifts in June.

Rate: $20.69-$21.71 per hour plus $2.90 - $3.04 per hour in lieu of benefits.

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Program Team Leader - Support & Inclusion
June 14-September 3, 2021

POSTING 2021-10

The Program Team Leader will be responsible for programs and activities conducted by staff and volunteers. This position supports people with disabilities who are participating in programs, drop-in activities and camps. Under the direction of the Licensed Care Programmer and the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Program Team Leader – Support and Inclusion will plan, prepare and supervise support services which facilitate participation in existing Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture’s services and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Works co-operatively with fellow Team Leaders, Programmers, and Coordinators to ensure that the inclusion and support services provided meet program goals;

• Supervises instructors and volunteers on a daily basis;

• Ensures instructors and volunteers are prepared for each day’s events and that all supplies and materials are available;

• Liaises with participants and staff in a warm and friendly manner;

• Completes necessary administrative work.

Qualifications:

• Current Class 4 Unrestricted BC Driver's Licence and Driver’s Abstract;

• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR-C certifications

• Must have a vehicle (mileage is reimbursed at current municipal rates).

• Minimum two years experience working in a recreational setting and/or working with persons with disabilities;

• Program planning and supervisory experience;

• Ability to work without direct supervision;

• Provision of a current Police or RCMP Criminal Record check.

Hours:

June: Mon – Fri, various shifts between 8:00am – 7:00pm up to a maximum of 15 hours per week.*
Jul – Sept: Mon – Fri, various shifts between 7:30am – 5:30pm up to a maximum of 35 hours per week.*

Rate:

$21.71 per hour + $3.04 per hour in lieu of benefits

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