The Community Services Division – Events is seeking a highly organized and motivated Program Leader II to support the planning and delivery of multiple community events and festivals throughout the spring and summer (May through August). This position will play a key role in event production and will act as Team Lead for the Saanich Strawberry Festival, supporting the coordination of staff, volunteers, and event logistics.
Under the general direction of a Programmer, the Program Leader II will provide leadership in planning, coordinating, and delivering events, including scheduling, supplier coordination, program development, and on-site event execution. Responsibilities include supporting marketing and promotional activities, maintaining event budgets, booking vendors and services, coordinating staff and volunteers, and ensuring overall program quality and safety. The role will involve primarily office-based planning work, with on-site responsibilities during event days, including supervising teams, responding to operational issues, and supporting event setup and teardown.
Requirements include completion of Grade 12; enrollment in a post-secondary program or certification in a related field is preferred; and a minimum of six months’ experience in program planning and administration within a recreation or event-based setting, including staff or volunteer supervision. Emergency First Aid and CPR-C are required. Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills are essential, along with proficiency in standard office software. Employment is subject to the provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
As this position is being partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant, applicants may not exceed 30 years old in May 2026.
The successful candidate will work varying part-time shifts including nights, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays over the course of the four month work period. The majority of shifts will be during business hours, with evening and weekend work concentrated on event weekends. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Event information can be found at www.saanich.ca/strawberryfestival.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $31.68 per hour ($27.55 plus 15% in lieu of benefits). Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on April 12, 2026, quoting competition 26087.
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