Careers in Burnaby Recreation

Burnaby Recreation is growing. With new facilities on the way, we’re building a team for today and the future. 

Explore training pathways, current opportunities and long-term careers that help make life better in Burnaby.

Find your recreation career pathway

The big picture

Big things are happening in Burnaby Recreation. Guided by the Making Life Better: Parks, Recreation and Culture Plan, the City is preparing to open three of the largest recreation centres in the region, creating new spaces for aquatics, sport, fitness, wellness and community connection.

Burnaby Lake Recreation Centre is anticipated to open in late 2027, followed by Cameron Community Centre and Library in early 2028 and Brentwood Community Centre in 2029. With Olympic-sized pools, NHL-sized arenas, rooftop parks and welcoming community spaces, these facilities will give residents more ways to connect, play and be active for years to come.

Learn more about our new recreation facilities 

We want you

Working in recreation can be a first job, a flexible role, a career change or a long-term path. Whether you’re a student, a parent, a newcomer, already working in recreation, or looking for a way to stay connected to your community, Burnaby Recreation has many exciting opportunities to explore. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

New facilities bring new opportunities. With hundreds of roles across Burnaby recreation, find a role that fits your lifestyle. 

You gain:
  • Flexible hours that move with your life
  • Long-term career growth
  • Training and certification pathways
  • The opportunity to make a positive impact in your community
  • Team environment
  • Competitive lifeguard and instructor pay

Choose your recreation career pathway

Not every recreation role starts the same way. Some roles are open now, while others may require training, certification or future hiring steps. Start with the pathway that best fits your interests.

Aquatics careers

Roles include lifeguards, swim instructors and aquatic leaders. Some positions require certifications, so starting early matters.

Coming soon: Burnaby Recreation career opportunities 

Fitness careers

Coming soon—new opportunities for roles such as group fitness instructors, weight room attendants, yoga instructors and more! Instructor roles may require recognized fitness certifications and vary by position.

Arenas careers

Coming soon—new opportunities for roles such as arena service workers, skate attendants, and skating instructors that support programming, ice activities and day-to-day arena operations.

Facility management careers

Coming soon—new opportunities for roles such as building service workers, custodial staff, maintenance workers and customer service that help keep our facilities clean, safe and operating smoothly.

Get started on your aquatics journey today

Interested in becoming a lifeguard or swim instructor? Whether you’re still working toward certification or already qualified and ready to apply, there’s a pathway for where you are right now.

  • Train with us

    Explore lifeguard certification steps, training supports and mentorship opportunities that can help you get ready to work in aquatics.
    Explore lifeguard training
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What's happening now: facility milestones & construction updates

  • In progress

    Burnaby Lake Recreation Centre

    Burnaby City Council has approved the Burnaby Lake Recreation Centre project to advance into detailed design, an important step towards realizing an exciting new aquatic and arena facility at Burnaby Lake.
  • In progress

    Cameron Community Centre and Library

    The City of Burnaby is replacing the Cameron Community Centre and Library with new facilities to better meet the needs of northeast Burnaby’s growing and changing population.
  • Planned

    Brentwood Community Centre

    The Brentwood Community Centre will become the vibrant civic heart of the Brentwood Town Centre neighbourhood, serving as a dynamic, inclusive and sustainable urban hub where the community can gather, connect and be active.

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