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City of New Westminster

Assistant Program Coordinator - Senior Services

New Westminster, BC, Canada
620 Eighth Ave, Century House, BC, V3M 3S2, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

Located 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 Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an energetic and community minded Assistant Program Coordinator (APC) – Senior Services. Reporting to the Program Coordinator – Seniors Services, the APC and Coordinator will work collaboratively in the development, implementation and administration of recreational activities, programs and community services to meet the needs and interests of seniors across the city. Applicants will need experience in senior volunteer coordinating, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and use volunteer tracking software. Other responsibilities include: training, supervision, and evaluation for frontline staff and volunteers, seniors community needs assessment and recommendations, work with a variety of senior focused committees and activity groups, and establish and maintain effective community liaison and public relations.

Key Duties, Responsibilities and Knowledge:

Considerable knowledge and experience implementing the principles, practices and objectives of community development, Seniors work, and community recreation.
Considerable knowledge of best practices, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing senior’s services.
Sound knowledge of community resources related to seniors such as government agencies, not-for-profit organizations and other community groups.
Considerable Knowledge of program and event development and implementation
Considerable knowledge of the recreational needs and interests of seniors.
Sounds knowledge of Seniors volunteer coordination
Considerable knowledge of the trends and best practices of community recreation in senior’s services.
Experience in site supervision
Sound knowledge of supervisory methods, techniques and procedures.
Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff, volunteers and instructors and assist in hiring and training.
Ability to identify potential problems and suggest appropriate solutions.
Community development and engagement experience and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups, associations and the public.
Ability to understand, relate to and establish rapport with all seniors.
Sound knowledge of equity diversity and inclusion principles.

Requirements include:

Completion of a degree in, Recreation, Gerontology or a related field supplemented by considerable relevant and practical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience deemed suitable by the employer.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. A Class 4 BC Driver’s License is considered an asset.
Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C/AED”.
Applicants must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Program Coordinator will collaborate on the development, implementation, and administration of recreational activities and community services for seniors. Responsibilities include supervising staff and volunteers, conducting community needs assessments, and maintaining effective community liaison and public relations.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a degree in Recreation, Gerontology, or a related field, supplemented by relevant practical experience. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License, Standard First Aid, and CPR Level C/AED certification are required, along with the ability to pass a Police Information Check.

Skills

Volunteer coordination
Community development
Program development
Event planning
Staff supervision
Gerontology
Community recreation
Public relations
Needs assessment
Equity diversity and inclusion
Conflict resolution
Training and development
Volunteer tracking software
Interpersonal communication
Leadership

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Keywords

Senior Services
Recreation
Gerontology
Community Development
Volunteer Management
Program Coordination
Public Relations
Staff Supervision
Needs Assessment
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
First Aid
CPR
Class 5 Driver's License
Vulnerable Sector Check
Local Government
Parks and Recreation

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