Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: 8
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 5-20 hours per week*
SALARY: $21.38 to $22.12 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

The City of New Westminster is looking for responsible, friendly and keen seasonal concession workers for our outdoor concessions. Your main responsibility will be customer service and the preparation of food and beverages.
Why should you apply?
• You enjoy working in a team oriented environment, where you gain customer service and problem solving skills
• Join a team that supports learning and growth, as we want to invest in your development
• Want to make a difference in the community
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse and rewarding workplace.
What you need to bring:
• Cash handling and POS processing skills or willingness to learn these skills
• Customer service oriented skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to safely clean equipment and keep work areas tidy and well stocked.
• Willingness to learn processes and take direction.
• Previous related experience would be an asset.
Job requirements:
• Ability to tolerate extreme heat and humidity which can occur in our kitchens
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of all shifts
• Ability to bend, reach and lift items up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Have a valid Food Safe Certificate, Level 1.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a police information check including vulnerable sector check (PIC-VS)
*You must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Concession workers may be scheduled to work 3 to 5 shifts per week, each shift is between 2 to 6 hours long. Vacation blackout period is from June 28 – August 4. Please note that shifts are subject to change due to weather, attendance and events. Shifts at an outdoor concession will be cancelled on days of poor weather conditions.
To find out more about Parks & Recreation, please visit our website: https://www.newwestcity.ca/parks-and-recreation
Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by March 8, 2025
To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples.
It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: english

Education level: • Have a valid Food Safe Certificate, Level 1. • Must be able to pass and maintain a police information check including vulnerable sector check (PIC-VS)

Required skills: What you need to bring: • Cash handling and POS processing skills or willingness to learn these skills • Customer service oriented skills • Ability to work both independently and in a team • Problem solving skills • Ability to safely clean equipment and keep work areas tidy and well stocked. • Willingness to learn processes and take direction. • Previous related experience would be an asset. Job requirements: • Ability to tolerate extreme heat and humidity which can occur in our kitchens • Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather • Ability to stand and walk for the duration of all shifts • Ability to bend, reach and lift items up to 25 pounds. • Ability to perform other duties as assigned

Additional skills / Assets: *You must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Concession workers may be scheduled to work 3 to 5 shifts per week, each shift is between 2 to 6 hours long. Vacation blackout period is from June 28 – August 4. Please note that shifts are subject to change due to weather, attendance and events. Shifts at an outdoor concession will be cancelled on days of poor weather conditions.

Closest intersection: Royal Ave and 6th Street