Competition Number: 26/80
Posting Scope: Internal / External
Posted Date: April 9, 2026
Closing Date: April 16, 2025, 4:30 PM PST
Department: Parks & Recreation
Work schedule: Monday to Friday (40 hour work week) - Temporary - up to 3 months
Salary: $28.29 per hour, Pay Grade 104 (under review)
Plus 15% in lieu of benefits
Job Code: 2017
Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position
Number of Vacancies: up to 2
We are hiring 1 General Camp Coordinator and 1 Inclusion Camp Coordinator.
The General Camp Coordinator has a focus on our main programming. The Inclusion Camp Coordinator has similar duties, but focuses on overseeing and coordinating the Summer Inclusion Program. The Inclusion Program modifies or adapts camp program plans and creates individualized support plans, ensuring safety and accessibility for all camp activities.
Auxiliary status employees will be paid an additional 15% in lieu of vacation, holiday, sick leave beyond the statutory requirement, and other benefits, per the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement.
KEY DUTIES
Make the necessary preparations prior to the program commencement – program planning, scheduling, promotion, registration, orientation, administration, etc.
Develop and implement an effective staff training and orientation program.
Oversee program delivery, supply distribution, maintain budget control, staff supervision, support and evaluations.
Chair staff meetings.
Coordinate special events – i.e. Summer Sizzle, Recreation booth at City Picnic.
Evaluate the total program at summers end in detail; compile a comprehensive report with statistics and recommendations.
Operate a 15-24 passenger school bus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Sound knowledge of philosophy of recreation programming and recreation administration.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle emergency and discipline situations.
Experience and good understanding of program planning, safety, instructional methods and leadership techniques.
Possession of a vast range of innovative and exciting program idea suitable for outdoor park settings.
Understanding of physical development of children relating to expectations of different age groups and suitable programming.
Ability to supervise, evaluate, motivate, and challenge student staff.
Minimum three years of experience in working in summer recreation programs.
Minimum of three years of college or university in a related field (Recreation,
Leisure Studies, Education, Child care).
Possession of a current BC Driver’s License, Class 4, CPR, Standard First Aid.
The successful applicant will be required to provide criminal record clearance.
To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.
The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.
If you require assistance, please email us at careers@victoria.ca.