Posted 10 days ago
Recreation Coordinator
@ City of Dawson
Dawson City, Yukon
Overview
The City of Dawson is hiring a full-time Recreation Coordinator reporting to the Parks & Recreation Manager. The role plans and delivers recreation, leisure and sport programs, events and user-group agreements for residents of all ages, and handles registration, communications and grant applications. The posting states an annual salary of $72,016 to $86,421 plus union benefits, a Standard First Aid and CPR qualification, and a clear RCMP criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
Pay:
$72,016–$86,421 a year
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver recreation, leisure and sport programs and events
- Coordinate user group agreements, schedules and support
- Prepare and troubleshoot online and in-person registration
- Communicate through website, posters, social media and radio
- Research, apply for and report on grant applications
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and post-secondary education in recreation or related field
- Minimum 2 years of community recreation experience
- Computer proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets
- Experience in event coordination and community planning
- Knowledge of funding agencies and requirements
- Standard First Aid, Level C CPR and AED training
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, Level C CPR, AED, Class 4 Drivers License |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Recreation, Leisure studies |
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City of Dawson
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Dawson City, cultural capital of the Yukon, is home of the Klondike Gold Rush and the heart of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory; we’re proud of our mining heritage and First Nations roots that run millennia deep.
- LinkedIn followers
- 229
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 21
- Reported office locations
- 1336 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B 1G0, CA
- Business categories
- Government
- Infrastructure
- Public Relations
- Public Safety
- Other recorded names
- City of Dawson
- City of Dawson, Yukon
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- 0
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Dawson City, cultural capital of the Yukon, is home of the Klondike Gold Rush and the heart of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory; we’re proud of our mining heritage and First Nations roots that run millennia deep.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Dawson City, Yukon |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1902 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
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The City of Dawson is seeking applications for a Recreation Coordinator. Reporting to the Parks & Recreation Manager, the Recreation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the effective delivery of recreation, leisure and sport programs and activities for residents as directed by the City of Dawson Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
These duties include the research, planning and implementation of a variety of in-house and third-party programs, workshops and events for all ages and residents of Dawson City throughout the year; coordinating with user groups, including the creation of agreements, schedules, and provision of ongoing support to assist them in achieving our communal recreation objectives; preparing and troubleshooting online and in-person registration; communicating internally and externally to ensure proper information is delivered in a variety of formats, including website updates, poster creation, social media monitoring, and radio public service announcement; researching, applying and reporting on grant applications; general administration duties; provision of overall support for the Parks and Recreation Manager in the planning and implementation of departmental projects and duties.
If this position interests you, please submit your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating the qualifications outlined below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 graduation
- Post-secondary education in Recreation or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 2-years’ experience in community recreation or related field
- Computer proficiency, including word-processing and spreadsheets
- Ability to plan, direct, develop, implement and evaluate programs, policies and procedures
- Experience in event coordination and community planning
- Research and program development skills
- Considerable volunteer experience
- Good knowledge of funding agencies and associated requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation and listening communication skills
- Experience in conflict management and mediation
- Ability to provide strong leadership, motivate people and manage stress effectively
- Decision making, problem solving, organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of risk management in a recreation setting
- Ability to follow established municipal procedures and policies
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, receive direction and work independently
- Discretion, tact, compassion, good judgement and cultural sensitivity
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, and the public
- Standard First Aid, Level C CPR and AED Training
Conditions of employment:
- Clear RCMP Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid Class 4 Drivers License
A job description is available upon request.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a Union position, salary and benefits shall be in accordance with the Collective Agreement. The position is classified as level 4 with an annual salary range of $72,016 – $86,421 plus benefits.
Closing Date:
This posting will remain open until filled, however applications received before 2:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2026 will be given first consideration. Applications to this position must be submitted through this portal.
For more information about this position please email: [email protected]
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