COQUITLAM, B.C., February 28, 2024 – If you’re looking for a fun and rewarding place to build a career, then mark your calendars and join us at Pinetree Community Centre, March 8-9.
The City of Coquitlam is hosting a job fair focused on positions in our parks, recreation and culture division on Friday, March 8, 5 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 9, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way).
City staff working in parks, recreation, culture and human resources will be on hand to provide information about current or upcoming positions in recreation, walk you through the online application process, and share tips and tricks on how you can make your application stand out.
Pinetree Community Centre has parking onsite and is also easily accessible by public transit, including from the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station.
Great Opportunities for Flexible and Part-Time Work
In addition to full-time opportunities, Coquitlam has a number of part-time and auxiliary opportunities including:
- Recreation instructors
- Supervisors
- Lifeguards
- Fitness staff
- Children and youth program leads
- Event staff
If you have a passion for skating, swimming, events, fitness or other recreation-related activities, you could gain valuable work experience at the City while learning new skills that can help advance your career.
A Focus on Career Growth
As one of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam focuses on supporting employee growth and retention by creating opportunities for training and advancement. With an award-winning Leadership Development Program and regular mentorship pop-ups, staff are encouraged to connect with leaders across the organization, and to collaborate with other business areas to enhance their skillsets and knowledge base.
The City prides itself on its health and safety record, from ergonomic support to programs that include a Supervisor Safety certification and Mental Health Champions training. Coquitlam facilitates peer support and continuous education to support mental and physical wellbeing.
The City also offers staff a free fitness pass for non-instructional, drop-in activities, such as swimming, skating, and the weight room.
An Award-Winning City
In addition to BC’s Top Employer Award, the City of Coquitlam has also been recognized with a Community Excellence Award by the Union of BC Municipalities for the ground-breaking Community Support & Recover Plan (CSRP), financial report and budget awards from the Government Finance Officers’ Association, four consecutive Organizational Safety Excellence Award from the BC Municipal Safety Association, a Tech Trailblazer Award for the City’s digital review process, an asset-management award from the Canadian Network of Asset Managers, and both provincial and national Communities in Bloom awards.
Why Coquitlam?
City of Coquitlam employees make a difference within the local community through varied and meaningful career opportunities ranging from parks and recreation to information technology and community planning. As the sixth-largest city in B.C., Coquitlam is home to more than 150,000 residents.
Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as we continue to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our organization is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre.
For more information on working at the City of Coquitlam, visit www.coquitlam.ca/careers or follow the City on LinkedIn to get notifications of new employment opportunities.
Media contact:
Lesley Joyce
Community Recreation Manager
604-927-4386
prcs_info@coquitlam.ca