BARTENDER, AUXILIARY SEASONAL
4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
COMPETITION NO. 25-48
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position
Anticipated start date: September 2025
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 Archie Browning Sports Centre is a multi-use facility, which includes an ice arena, a six-sheet curling rink, lounge areas, and the Township of Esquimalt Parks and Recreation Administrative Office.
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 motivated individuals to fill multiple auxiliary bartender positions, reporting to the Community Development Programmer. This is a seasonal position, running from mid-September to mid-March, with daytime, evening, weekday, and weekend shifts available. There will be a mandatory pre-season training shift in early September.
Our Preferred Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have completed a Bartender Course, or have previous bartending experience, and hold a valid Serving it Right Certification.
Other qualifications include:
Cash handling experience
Proficiency with computers
Strong communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
Strong problem-solving skills
Clean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector check.
Salary: $21.18 – $22.90 hourly ($18.58 - $20.09 plus 14% in lieu of benefits - 2024 rates)
Hours: Shifts vary in length from 2 – 8 hours. Daytime, evening, weekday, and weekend shifts available
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. 25-48 to:applications@esquimalt.ca. This competition will remain open until suitable candidates have been found.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date posted: July 14, 2025