Senior Manager, Community Recreation and Culture

About Us

As one of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities that make a lasting impact within the local community. As the sixth-largest city in BC and the largest municipality in the Tri-Cities, Coquitlam is home to more than 160,000 residents and continues to grow as one of Metro Vancouver’s most dynamic and connected communities.

Our municipality serves as the Regional Town Centre of the Northeast Sector of Metro Vancouver and is thriving through innovative planning and urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and modern urban parks. We are well-connected by state-of-the-art transportation systems and are experiencing significant transit-oriented growth around the Evergreen Line Sky Train stations, while continuing to build complete, livable neighbourhoods in Southwest Coquitlam, City Centre and on Burke Mountain.

Our brand is grounded in excellence in governance, strong and accountable financial management, responsible and sustainable resource management, and the ongoing development of a vibrant, growing regional urban centre supported by new infrastructure and public amenities. The City has been recognized for excellence in municipal administration and is home to a high-performing organization that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. We are deeply committed to advancing reconciliation, fostering equity, diversity and inclusion, and maintaining respectful relationships with First Nations.

We envision a bright future in Coquitlam — one built on teamwork, integrity, and service excellence — and we hope it includes you.

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as Senior Manager, Community Recreation and Culture, reporting to the General Manager, Community Services.

In this senior leadership role, you will provide expert advice and direction on matters related to community recreation and cultural services and play a key role in advancing the City’s vision for inclusive, accessible, and high-quality programs, facilities, and services. You bring extensive experience leading complex community-focused service portfolios, along with the judgement and independence required to manage a broad and diverse range of responsibilities that directly impact community well-being and quality of life.

Building on this foundation, you will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership and Council, capable of developing and implementing strategic and operational plans aligned with Council priorities and long-term community needs. You are skilled at translating complex program, service, and operational information into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical audiences through well-written reports and effective presentations.

You thrive in a dynamic municipal environment and work collaboratively across departments, external partners, and community stakeholders to deliver responsive, innovative, and equitable recreation and cultural services. You bring a strong understanding of how community recreation and culture contribute to social connection, health, inclusion, and city-building, and you are motivated by the opportunity to shape services that serve a diverse and growing population.

This role requires a high degree of independent responsibility, sound political and organizational acumen, and the ability to balance strategic vision with operational excellence. You are a people-centred leader who fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, empowering teams to deliver outstanding service while adapting to evolving community expectations.

What you will do