RECEPTION LEADER, REGULAR PART-TIME
COMPETITION NO. 25-09
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position
About our Community:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Kosapsum and Songhees First Nations.
The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.
About our Organization:
The Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility. Features of the Recreation Centre include: 4500 + square foot Wellness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, gymnasium, aquatic centre with six-lane 25 metre lap pool, warm “lifestyle pool” and tot pool with spray features, wheelchair accessible hot-tub, steam room, and sauna. In addition, to recreation activities and programs, there are hundreds of year-round community programs to choose from.
The Township of Esquimalt is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become.
About the Opportunity:
The Recreation Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill a Regular, Part-Time Reception Leader position. Reporting to the Reception Programmer, the successful candidate will perform daily cash handling duties along with administration of cash floats, balancing daily cash and related transactions, and preparing cash summaries and bank deposits. The Reception Leader will also assist the Reception Programmer with coaching, mentoring, training, and daily supervision of reception staff, and performing administrative support to Parks and Recreation Staff.
Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills and provide strong and effective communication to all program areas. Additional qualifications include:
- Minimum of 1-year related experience (may be a combination of education and experience) including at least 6-months providing customer service and cash handling
- Exceptional communication skills
- Demonstrate multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment with a keen attention to detail
- Experience in a leadership role (preferred)
- Completion of High School Diploma
- Basic office, computer, and bookkeeping training (3 months)
- Clear Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector check
Salary: $30.10 – $32.41 hourly plus benefits
Hours per week: average 24-30 hours per week, maximum 35 hours. Shifts vary from 5:15 am – 10:45 pm, including weekends.
Prior to applying, please review the attached job description above, which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.
Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 25-09 by 4:00 p.m. by Friday, January 31 to: kristy.vasseur@esquimalt.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date posted: January 17, 2025