Competition Number

25069

Department

Recreation, Culture and Community Services

Employment Type

full-time union

Salary

The current (2024) hourly wage rate is $37.09 based on a 35-hour work week plus a comprehensive benefit package.

Posting Date

September 19, 2025 - 12:00pm

Closing Date

October 13, 2025 - 11:30pm

Posting

Open

The City of Courtenay invites applications for the position of "Adapted & Inclusive Programming Supervisor” in the Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department. This is a union position and is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the current Collective Agreement between the City and CUPE Local 556.

The Adapted & Inclusive Programming Supervisor assists in identifying community recreation needs and developing services for individuals with disabilities within the Comox Valley; Facilitates the planning, development and implementation of recreation programs and inclusion opportunities, activities and special events for individuals with disabilities; Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and partnerships with community groups and other recreation departments, provides a safe and supportive environment; Provides resources, education and referrals on services, accessibility and other issues relating to those with disabilities; supervises program instructors, volunteers, summer inclusion coordinator and summer inclusion workers; Assists in the preparation and maintenance of budgets, and pursues grant opportunities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Degree in Recreation, Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation or a related discipline from a recognized educational institution or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Class 4 Driver’s License
• Current Criminal Record Clearance
• Current First Aid Emergency Level-Industry and CPR Level A & C
• Food Safe Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in working with individuals who have disabilities; must have
• excellent working knowledge of community resources.
• Supervisory experience
• Thorough knowledge of recreation and community service needs, along with philosophies, principles and practices of community recreation program development, implementation and delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of Adaptive & Inclusive strategies for individuals with special needs
• Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, time-management, conflict resolution,
• leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Good computer skills, experience with ActiveNet or similar recreation software programs.
• Thorough knowledge of recreation marketing strategies and techniques.
• Ability to recruit, train, plan, assign and direct the work of personnel; lead, coach and motivate program instructors and volunteers in a team environment
• Ability to deal effectively with partners such as community and user groups and the general public.
• Leadership skills and ability to provide and promote positive values and recreational social benefits.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects such as tables and equipment

This is a regular, full-time position available immediately. The current (2024) hourly wage rate is $37.09 based on a 35-hour work week. Hours of work for this position could include some evenings and the occasional weekend.

If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help the City of Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application – Adapted & Inclusive Programming Supervisor”. Submit .

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. You must be eligible to work in Canada (Permanent Resident; Canadian Citizenship).

The City of Courtenay is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.