Kinesiologist

(Casual)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Community Services Department has an immediate opening for a casual Kinesiologist. Reporting to the Health & Fitness Program Coordinator, our Kinesiologists support individuals with chronic disease management through safe, evidence-based exercise programming aimed at improving functional capacity, managing symptoms, and enhancing quality of life. This position includes conducting initial consultations, identifying contraindications to exercise, understanding clients’ goals, and developing strong relationships and individualized exercise programs to safely and effectively support achieving those goals.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Kinesiology or related field
• Registered or certified with a recognized kinesiology, exercise physiology, or personal training body
• St. John Standard First Aid Certification (or equivalent / higher certification), CPR Certificate and AED Certification
• Professional Liability Insurance

Preferred qualifications:

• CSEP – CEP or ACSM – CEP
• Registration with the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK)
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist – CSCA or NSCA
• Experience working with active rehabilitation clients such as post joint replacement surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's and/or stroke
• Minimum one year experience in the health and wellness field working with special populations

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A passion for fitness and is self-motivated, creative and energetic
• Knowledge and understanding of active rehabilitation and evidence-based treatment planning and interventions for physical rehabilitation
• Skilled in physical assessment, risk assessment, and exercise prescription/guidelines for special populations
• The ability to coach, mentor and bring out the best in others
• Excellent customer service and client retention skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication and organizational skills
• The ability to work well in a team setting
• A flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evening and weekends

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check with vulnerable sector and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

WVMEA – Casual

Up to 25 hours per week

Hours and days of work may vary; early mornings, days, evenings and weekends

$37.26 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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