Recreation Facilitator (Canada Summer Jobs) - New Westminster
Top Benefits
About the role
Headway Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded Recreation Facilitator through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. The Recreation Facilitator will support the development and delivery of recreational, social, and community-based programs within the centre and community. This position offers valuable hands-on learning opportunities in recreation facilitation, event planning, communication, teamwork, and community inclusion within a supportive non-profit environment.
The successful candidate will assist with group activities, participant engagement, community outings, and day-to-day program operations while contributing to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
Position Details
- Position: Recreation Facilitator (Canada Summer Jobs)
- Location: New Westminster, BC
- Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday; schedule may vary based on programming needs)
- Duration: 9-week temporary summer position
- Start Date: Immediately
- End Date: August 28, 2026
- Compensation: $21.00 per hour
Eligibility Requirements – Canada Summer Jobs Program
To be eligible for this position through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Why Work for Strive?
- Employer-paid Criminal Record Check clearance
- Paid orientations and training opportunities
- Paid professional development, including First Aid and CPR training
- Generous statutory holiday pay
- Flexible schedules to support work-life balance
- Inclusive and supportive team environment
- Team-building events and cultural celebrations
- Health and wellness activities and incentives
- Milestone rewards and recognition
- Access to community member discounts
- Ongoing mentorship, support, and career growth opportunities
Job Duties Include
- Assist with preparing, and facilitating recreational and community-based activities
- Support arts, fitness, workshops, games, and group recreation sessions
- Help organize activity materials and prepare program spaces
- Encourage participant engagement and support accessible participation
- Assist staff during community outings and recreational events
- Support transportation coordination and participant safety during activities
- Monitor participation and communicate observations with supervisors
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, organized, and welcoming environment
- Support day-to-day program operations and participant engagement within the centre
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented and participant-focused environment
- Organized, dependable, and adaptable in a fast-paced setting
- Interest in recreation, social services, community inclusion, or non-profit work considered an asset
- Experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities is considered an asset, but not required
About Headway Centre
The Headway Centre provides recreational, social, and community inclusion opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities in a supportive and welcoming environment. Programs focus on meaningful participation, skill development, recreation, and community engagement while promoting independence and social connection.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
*without precedence and without prejudice*
Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.
Not the right fit? Search for Recreation Facilitator jobs in New Westminster, BC
About Strive Living Society
Strive Living Society (formally Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society) is a registered nonprofit organization that provides community and residential services for children, youth, adults, and seniors with diverse abilities.
Founded in 1988 by a Psychologist and Social Worker with the shared belief that even the most challenging individuals could live successfully in the community, Strive began as a modest group home for three young adults with developmental disabilities from the former Woodlands Hospital.
Today, Strive serves not only adults with developmental disabilities, but also children, youth, and seniors with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complications, mental health issues, autism spectrum disorders, behavioural obstacles, and/or dementia. In addition to residential resources, Strive operates drop-in centres, community-based programs, and home-based services.
Strive’s service area has expanded from North Vancouver to Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, as well as the Sunshine Coast. Most of our programs are fully CARF accredited.
This grass roots agency now serves over 600 individuals, with headquarters based in beautiful Burnaby, BC.
Strive values all of its employees and cares about their well-being. We are proud to offer the following perks and benefits:
- Industry competitive compensation.
- Retention bonuses.
- Employer-paid benefits for all positions of 20+ hours per week, upon meeting eligibility requirements after three months.
- Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan.
- Opportunities to grow and advance.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A great organizational culture; diverse and inclusive.
- Team building events, cultural and other fun celebrations.
- Health and wellness activities and incentives.
- Referral bonuses.
- A dedicated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) team for all employees.
- An employee milestone and recognition program.
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Recreation Facilitator (Canada Summer Jobs) - New Westminster
Top Benefits
About the role
Headway Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded Recreation Facilitator through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. The Recreation Facilitator will support the development and delivery of recreational, social, and community-based programs within the centre and community. This position offers valuable hands-on learning opportunities in recreation facilitation, event planning, communication, teamwork, and community inclusion within a supportive non-profit environment.
The successful candidate will assist with group activities, participant engagement, community outings, and day-to-day program operations while contributing to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
Position Details
- Position: Recreation Facilitator (Canada Summer Jobs)
- Location: New Westminster, BC
- Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday; schedule may vary based on programming needs)
- Duration: 9-week temporary summer position
- Start Date: Immediately
- End Date: August 28, 2026
- Compensation: $21.00 per hour
Eligibility Requirements – Canada Summer Jobs Program
To be eligible for this position through the Canada Summer Jobs Program, applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Why Work for Strive?
- Employer-paid Criminal Record Check clearance
- Paid orientations and training opportunities
- Paid professional development, including First Aid and CPR training
- Generous statutory holiday pay
- Flexible schedules to support work-life balance
- Inclusive and supportive team environment
- Team-building events and cultural celebrations
- Health and wellness activities and incentives
- Milestone rewards and recognition
- Access to community member discounts
- Ongoing mentorship, support, and career growth opportunities
Job Duties Include
- Assist with preparing, and facilitating recreational and community-based activities
- Support arts, fitness, workshops, games, and group recreation sessions
- Help organize activity materials and prepare program spaces
- Encourage participant engagement and support accessible participation
- Assist staff during community outings and recreational events
- Support transportation coordination and participant safety during activities
- Monitor participation and communicate observations with supervisors
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, organized, and welcoming environment
- Support day-to-day program operations and participant engagement within the centre
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented and participant-focused environment
- Organized, dependable, and adaptable in a fast-paced setting
- Interest in recreation, social services, community inclusion, or non-profit work considered an asset
- Experience supporting individuals with diverse abilities is considered an asset, but not required
About Headway Centre
The Headway Centre provides recreational, social, and community inclusion opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities in a supportive and welcoming environment. Programs focus on meaningful participation, skill development, recreation, and community engagement while promoting independence and social connection.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
*without precedence and without prejudice*
Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
Strive Living Society is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Nations.
Not the right fit? Search for Recreation Facilitator jobs in New Westminster, BC
About Strive Living Society
Strive Living Society (formally Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society) is a registered nonprofit organization that provides community and residential services for children, youth, adults, and seniors with diverse abilities.
Founded in 1988 by a Psychologist and Social Worker with the shared belief that even the most challenging individuals could live successfully in the community, Strive began as a modest group home for three young adults with developmental disabilities from the former Woodlands Hospital.
Today, Strive serves not only adults with developmental disabilities, but also children, youth, and seniors with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complications, mental health issues, autism spectrum disorders, behavioural obstacles, and/or dementia. In addition to residential resources, Strive operates drop-in centres, community-based programs, and home-based services.
Strive’s service area has expanded from North Vancouver to Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, as well as the Sunshine Coast. Most of our programs are fully CARF accredited.
This grass roots agency now serves over 600 individuals, with headquarters based in beautiful Burnaby, BC.
Strive values all of its employees and cares about their well-being. We are proud to offer the following perks and benefits:
- Industry competitive compensation.
- Retention bonuses.
- Employer-paid benefits for all positions of 20+ hours per week, upon meeting eligibility requirements after three months.
- Employer contribution to Municipal Pension Plan.
- Opportunities to grow and advance.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A great organizational culture; diverse and inclusive.
- Team building events, cultural and other fun celebrations.
- Health and wellness activities and incentives.
- Referral bonuses.
- A dedicated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) team for all employees.
- An employee milestone and recognition program.