Manager of Recreation and Culture Services - Exempt

OPEN DATE:        Monday, August 11, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

DEPARTMENT:     Parks, Recreation & Culture

REPORTS TO:      Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture

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City of Powell River

Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.

Manager of Recreation and Culture Services

(Salary Range $116,300 - $133,500 per annum)

In this dynamic leadership role, you will shape and deliver a wide array of programs, activities, and events that enhance the health, wellness, and vibrancy of our community.  With a strong background in recreation, cultural programming, and municipal operations, you blend strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to service delivery. You thrive in people-focused settings and bring warmth, creativity, and enthusiasm to your work.

Reporting to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture and working closely with other City departments, you will ensure the coordinated delivery of high-quality programs and events across our city.  You will lead and manage a portfolio that includes recreation and sports programming, cultural and arts initiatives, community events and festivals, facility scheduling, operational and capital budget management, and policy development. Guided by principles of inclusion and wellness, you understand the power of recreation and culture to bring people together, promote equity, and enhance overall quality of life.

Ideally, you hold a degree in Recreation Management or a related field, with a minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a unionized setting.

You have a proven ability to lead diverse teams, foster collaboration across departments, and build meaningful relationships with community stakeholders. Whether developing programs, managing budgets, or facilitating events, you demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and a proactive mindset. You are energized by variety and challenge, and you bring both structure and imagination to every initiative you lead.

If you are ready to roll up your sleeves, lead with purpose and contribute meaningfully to a vibrant and connected Powell River, we want to hear from you.

This is a full-time permanent position with annual salary range of $116,300 - $133,500.  We offer a competitive benefit package that is wholly paid for by the employer, a superior pension plan and relocation assistance.

Manager of Recreation and Culture Services Job Description

This position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply:

1. Complete the application below. Once complete, click Next.

2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 

3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.

4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.