Instructor I - Food and Art Programs

Competition Number: Expression of Interest (Employees Only)

Category: Recreation and Community Services

Job Title: Instructor I - Food and Art Programs

Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services - G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, Colquitz Middle School, and Braefoot Park Centre..

Position Type: Casual (C.U.P.E. Local 2011)

Salary: $24.14/hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits

Posted Date: September 26, 2025

Closing Date: October 8, 2025

Last Modified: September 29, 2025, 8:49 am

Status: Open

Description:

This is an Expression of Interest for Employees Only: You must be a current employee of the District of Saanich to be considered.

Hours/Location of Work: Various program dates and times between October and January at Pearkes Recreation Centre, Colquitz Middle School, and Braefoot Park Centre.

Parks, Recreation and Community Services is seeking an Instructor I to deliver both food and art programs at multiple sites. This is a temporary assignment to support program delivery through the fall and early winter session.

The successful candidate will:

  • Lead hands-on programs in both cooking and arts

  • Engage children and youth in a fun, safe, and creative environment

  • Foster a positive learning atmosphere while maintaining safety protocols

Key duties may include:
• Preparing and delivering lessons in cooking and art
• Ensuring kitchen and art materials are used safely and responsibly
• Supervising and supporting participants during activities
• Setting up and cleaning program areas
• Performing other related duties as required

Candidates are required to have:
Food Safe certification
• Experience leading groups of children in a recreation or education setting
• Strong understanding of safety in and around kitchens
• A creative and artistic approach to program delivery
• Current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) or willingness to obtain

Interested employees are asked to contact Alison Sheehan, Community Recreation Programmer, via email at alison.sheehan@saanich.ca and include the following information:

  • Name

  • Contact information

  • Position of interest

  • Relevant experience

  • Current supervisor’s name

Important Information:

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. 

As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. 

If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.