Recreation Assistant

What You'll Do

Under the supervision of the Community Health Manager, and with day-to-day direction from the Recreation Program Planner, the Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting in the implementation of after school programs and recreation activities. This is a supporting role, with daily direction being provided by a senior staff member and through periodic team meetings.

The Recreation Assistant will maintain and model positive behavior and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. Activities will promote physical health, personal development, and cultural enrichment, and will encourage participants' active participation and ownership in programs.

Other important factors include the development of an awareness and knowledge of reference persons and materials to assist in addressing after school care and program/service development, as well as addressing problems, challenges, and issues. References will include written policies, procedures and guidelines, schedules, day logs and checklists, and equipment manuals and reference handbooks. Other related duties as required.

Valued Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Mature individual with a minimum grade 12 high school diploma, supplemented with a Responsible Adult certification.

Skills:

• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Good communication and writing/documentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with employees and the public.
• Organized and able to handle competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills with Microsoft Office, email, and internet use.

Abilities:

• Able to work independently or as part of a team and maintain agreeable relationships with public/staff
• Able to complete duties in a safe manner, following established safety rules, policies and procedures.

Other (required):

• Desire to work with children and adults, and to learn about and support recreation programs.
• Minimum 19 years of age.
• Physically fit and able to work days, evenings and weekends, including outdoors.
• Compliance with BC Immunization program and TB Screening.
• Satisfactory completion of a police information check (vulnerable sector)
• Ability to provide own transportation to work.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and Drivers Abstract.

Optional (assets):

• Ability to speak Dene and/or Cree.
• Other certificates such as: WHMIS, First Aid with CPR, Food Safe.

Work Setting

This is a full-time position with hours that vary based on program needs. The successful candidate must be available for after-school activities, evening events, and occasional weekend programming, including tournaments and special events.

The after-school program (ages 5–12) runs Monday to Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., including preparation, cleanup, and participant pick-up and drop-off. Beginning January 5, 2026, an evening program for youth (ages 13–17) will operate Monday to Thursday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday is a program preparation day with regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The successful candidate should expect to work flexibly until a regular schedule is finalized prior to January 5, 2026. Travel is required for this role and involves working in and out of the office at indoor, outdoor, and multi-site locations. Overtime as approved by the supervisor(s).

Benefits

Join the FNFN team and enjoy a competitive hourly wage and a standard 35-hour work week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package (health/dental, insurances, weekly indemnities), a pension plan, and three weeks vacation to help you recharge. The rate offered will reflect your certifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and other valuable attributes.

Ready to Apply? Here's How:

Closes: When filled. *Preference may be given to qualified First Nation's applicants. Kindly forward your cover letter and resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.65 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person