KIDS COOKING INSTRUCTOR, AUXILIARY
REC INSTRUCTOR 2
COMPETITION NO. 25-52
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union Position
Anticipated start date: September 15, 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 Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility. Features of the Recreation Centre include: 4,500 + 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 Cooking Instructor (Recreation Leader 1) position. This is an auxiliary position. Scheduled shift is Monday evenings 5-8:15pm. Reporting to the Adult, Arts & Culture Programmer, the preferred candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensuring a fun and safe environment for all participants through site and risk management
- Lesson planning, first aid, and program implementation
- Compiling a cooking manual for each set of classes with healthy recipes
- Consistently instructing engaging, interactive classes
- Communicating and working cooperatively with participants, parents, co-workers and supervisors
- A strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen safety
- Purchasing foodstuffs and supplies needed for each class
- Set-up and clean-up of the teaching space before and after each class
- Providing excellent customer service and public relations
Our preferred candidate:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C Certification
- Foodsafe Certificate
- Experience planning and leading children’s programs and activities
- Clear criminal record check from the Ministry of Justice. A clear and current criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of the candidate.
Salary: $26.99 – $29.12 hourly. This rate includes an additional 14% in lieu of benefits.
Prior to applying, please review the attached job description above, which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Please submit your resume and covering letter quoting competition no. 25-52 to:applications@esquimalt.ca. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Date posted: July 25, 2025