Why should you consider working for us? What we do every day makes a difference and has an impact on the quality of life for our community. We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed, and we are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.
As a Recreation Leader you’ll help bring camps, youth programs, and sports activities to life! In this hands-on role, you’ll lead a variety of structured and unstructured recreation programs that focus on fun, skill-building, and safety. Whether you're guiding a group through a creative activity or cheering them on during a game, you’ll be the heart of the action—ensuring every participant feels included, supported, and safe. Ideal candidates are natural leaders with strong communication skills, a knack for organization, and a genuine love for working with people.
Rec Leader I's must have the ability to obtain Emergency First Aid certificate and a CPR C certificate.
Rec Leaders II's must have prior experience as a Recreation Leader, along with a High Five training and/or NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills certificate, Emergency First Aid certificate and a CPR C certificate.
Rec Leaders III's must have two years experience as a Recreation Leader, Class 5 Drivers Licence, along with a High Five training and/or NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills certificate, Emergency First Aid certificate and a CPR C certificate.
Rec Leaders IV's must have three years experience as Recreation Leader, Class 5 Drivers Licence ( with ability to obtain Class 4 Licence), along with a High Five training and/or NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills certificate, Emergency First Aid certificate and a CPR C certificate.
All Rec Leaders need:
Hourly rates:
The terms of employment are based on recreation programs and/or activity service delivery to meet community demand. Hours of work will be linked to specific programs and/or activities, the hours and availability of work are dependent on program and or activity registrations.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition online at vernon.ca/careers by selecting “apply” and creating a candidate profile. Internal applicants are asked to apply using their worker profile.
By making application, you are authorizing the City of Vernon to verify, through whatever means deemed appropriate, any information included in your applicant profile.
The City of Vernon wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Welcome to the City of Vernon, B.C. The City of Vernon was incorporated on December 30, 1892. The City of Vernon has a population of approximately 40,000 (2013), while its metropolitan region, Greater Vernon, has a population of 58,584 as of the Statistics Canada 2011 Census. With this population, Vernon is the largest city in the North Okanagan Regional District.
Heritage buildings, structures, sites and streetscapes are those physical elements of the past which reflect each community's historic evolution and unique identity. Vernon, as the oldest incorporated city in the Okanagan Valley, has a rich inventory of heritage resources. For more than a century, Vernon has welcomed people from all parts of the world who were attracted by its character and physical beauty together with its economic and cultural diversity. Today Vernon continues to grow while maintaining for both newcomer and old-timer alike the connections with the past that lend a sense of stability and continuity to the community.
With cycling and hiking trails expanding every year, a growing transit system (providing direct access to UBCO), and a new public library and secondary school under construction, Vernon is the ideal location to raise your family, start a business or retire.
The Okanagan Valley has one of the most enviable climates in Canada. This makes Vernon and the Okanagan Valley a popular choice among visitors, immigrants and other Canadians who are relocating or retiring. Although Vernon enjoys a four seasons climate, it is not unusual to see golfers on the courses in the spring while skiers enjoy the deep powder of nearby mountains.
