Recreation Receptionist

Competition Number: 25274

Category: Recreation and Community Services

Job Title: Recreation Receptionist

Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services - Gordon Head Community Services

Position Type: Casual - Up to 2 Positions (CUPE Local 2011)

Salary: This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $34.41 per hour (2024 rate) plus 15% in lieu of benefits.

Posted Date: October 28, 2025

Closing Date: November 9, 2025

Last Modified: October 30, 2025, 10:14 am

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 People, Healthy Places and Healthy Community, while supporting our vision: a Saanich where everyone belongs.

You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and knowledge 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 at Gordon Head Recreation Centre is looking for a friendly, organized, and customer-focused Recreation Receptionist to support our front desk operations. As the first point of contact for many visitors, this role plays a key part in creating a welcoming and informative environment for patrons. We're seeking someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent service, and assisting the public with program registrations, inquiries, and general information.

As a Recreation Receptionist, you will perform a variety of clerical and cashiering tasks including handling program registration, answering telephone and in-person inquiries, maintaining filing systems, typing correspondence, processing payments and refunds, and preparing daily deposits. You will also provide administrative support to facility staff and ensure smooth communication between departments and the public.

Requirements include completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, and a minimum of six months of experience working in an administrative office setting with reception counter experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is essential. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently at the front desk and have strong communication and customer service skills.

The successful candidate will be required to work varying shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends (hours/shifts are subject to change). In addition to the interview process, testing will be conducted.  Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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.