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Job Posting Title
Auxilary Activity Leader
Company: City of Vancouver
Our employees help Vancouver consistently rank as one of the world's most livable cities. We are one of BC's Top 55
Employers, and Canada's Top 100 Employers.
Vancouver is striving to become the greenest city in the world by 2020. You too can make a difference by applying for
the following opportunity.
STOC-0274 INTERNAL
Close Date
November 04, 2011
Under the supervision of the Park Activities Coordinators, the park program leaders will plan, implement and evaluate
a variety of cultural, recreational, educational and social activities for community members. Activities will cater to a
variety of age groups and varying levels of participant ability.
To organize, implement and actively participate in daily activities for Downtown Eastside residents; to stimulate active
participation of community members; to initiate, organize, and lead regular trips, including overnight camping trips, and
special events; to prepare and distribute publicity to promote park activities; to provide information and referrals to
patrons regarding community services and resources; to ensure that park equipment and facilities are maintained
(which may include picking up broken bottles, needles and condoms) and to enforce park rules and regulations; and to
deal effectively with problem situations, including emergencies, which may entail administering first aid, and liaising
with ambulance and police services.
Requirements
Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate and implement a wide range of activities (recreational, educational, social,
cultural) for people of various ages and diverse needs and backgrounds; knowledge of the Downtown Eastside, it#s
agencies, services and resources; experience in handling potentially volatile situations, including people with alcohol
and drug dependency and mental illness; experience working as a team member; ability to obtain a Standard First Aid
ticket (training provided) and willingness to deal with First Aid emergencies. Fluency in a second language is an asset;
experience or related knowledge in Creative Arts and Recreation is an asset; a Class IV Driver#s License is an asset.
It is recommended that applicants drop by the work site at 488 Powell Street before submitting an application. No
Phone Calls Please.
A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A Clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or
convictions related to this position. This is an auxiliary, on call position with no guaranteed hours and no fixed
schedule. INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE PRIORITY.
Must apply through the COV Website: http://citywire.city.vancouver.bc.ca/hr/jobpost/stoc.htm
Employment Type
Auxiliary/Casual
Affiliation
CUPE Local 15 Bargaining Unit (VMECW)
Position Start Date
November 19, 2011
Salary Information
Pay Grade 14: $21.24 to $24.91
Published at 21-11-2011
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