Assistant Program Coordinator

Assistant Program Coordinator
New Westminster, British Columbia

Number of Openings: 1
Hours per Week: Other:
Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387
Location: Anvil Centre: 777 Columbia St
Competition #: 1447
Additional Details:

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision.

We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

The Art Services team within the Community Services Department is seeking an energetic, dynamic, and organized auxiliary Assistant Program Coordinator to join us! In this role, you will report to and work in collaboration with Program Coordinators, and you will support a variety of projects and priorities. It is an excellent opportunity for internal staff looking to gain additional programming and leadership experience, while developing skills to prepare for future career opportunities.

Your primary responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
• Assisting in the planning, promotion, and implementation of community events, programs, and services that engage the community; and providing leadership and instruction across such activities.

• Supervision of front line workers and program staff, providing direction, guidance, and mentoring;

• Building supervision and operation support.

• Support to resolve public service complaints in promptly and tactfully, and in accordance with established procedures,

• Establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with staff and community.

• Assists with monitoring program budgets and drafting promotional material for review and approval.

• Performs general office assistance such as responding to telephone inquiries and taking registrations.

• Performs other related work as required.

If many of the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to hear from you!

• Completion of a Certificate or diploma in Arts Administration, Community Recreation, or a related field supplemented by some experience in recreation programming; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as deemed suitable by the employer.

• Knowledge of the principals, practices, methods, and objectives of community recreation.

• Ability to develop opportunities that reflect the interests and needs of the community.

• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills, with experience in staff and volunteer supervision.

• Demonstrated skill in event and program planning for all ages, particularly in relation to art services.

• Possesses strong skills in conflict resolution and customer service.

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with staff, members of the public, and community partners.

• Experience with promotion and working with budgets and reports.

• Ability to perform general office duties such as program registration and processing payments.

• Ability to work independently and perform tasks with minimal supervision.

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

• Proficiency in the use of various software applications including Microsoft Office Suite and registration software.

• Ability to work non-standard hours including evenings, weekends, and stat holidays.

• Ability to pass and maintain a satisfactory Police Information Check - Vulnerable Sector.

This opportunity is only open to City of New Westminster employees.


* This is an ongoing position and will be required to work a flexible schedule, which could include any combination of days and hours, weekdays and weekends. Please make note of your availability in your cover letter.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for…