Programmer II – Arts and Wellness (Employees Only)

Competition Number: 26211

Category: Recreation

Job Title: Programmer II – Arts and Wellness (Employees Only)

Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department - Recreation - Cedar Hill Recreation Centre

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time Position – 6 Weeks or Return of Incumbent (CUPE Local 2011)

Salary: This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $54.10 per hour and 15% in lieu of benefits.

Posted Date: August 18, 2026

Closing Date: August 30, 2026

Last Modified: August 18, 2026, 12:07 pm

Status: Open

Description:

The District of Saanich's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department is seeking a team player to help drive our mission of Healthy Nature, Healthy People, and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs.

You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.

The Recreation Division is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Programmer II to lead arts and wellness programming at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of a variety of programs and services. This includes supervising instructional staff and contractors, recruiting and training new instructors, scheduling programs and facility use, conducting community needs assessments, and developing promotional materials. You will be an integral part of a dynamic team committed to promoting wellness and active living in the community and developing and maintaining partnerships and community development with organizations of a regional, provincial or national level.

Requirements include a University Degree in Recreation, leisure studies or a related field; three years of experience in program planning and staff supervision and a program specialty certification where applicable. Candidates must also possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence (if applicable) and provide a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) no older than 6 months. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate will work on a varied schedule with evenings and weekends as needed, with a minimum of 35 hours per week (hours/shifts are subject to change). We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

Important Information:

The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact accessibilityHR@saanich.ca in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.

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