Job Description

Are you passionate about dance and inspiring others through movement? If so, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Dance Instructor for the 2025-2026 season! The ideal candidate will bring creativity, professionalism, and a love for teaching a wide range of classes from beginner level to adult. You'll create an inclusive and engaging environment where students can grow in confidence and skill. Perform related work as required.
Qualifications include an educational background in Dance, such as coursework certification, and completion of performance exams, RAD training is preferred. We are looking for candidates with a background in teaching a variety of dance styles (i.e Salsa), and experience teaching to a variety of age groups. Successful candidates must have CPR C or be willing to obtain certification prior to the start of the program. Please note that a Police Information Check may be required for this position.
Pay Rate: $35.70 - 43.86 per hour
Location: Bonsor Recreation Complex, Cameron Recreation Complex, Christine Sinclair Community Centre, Confederation Community Centre, Edmonds Community Centre
Hours of work: this is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. Typical shifts include 1 - 4 hours Monday to Sunday in the morning, afternoon and evenings.
Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers by January 23, 2026.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh (Squamish), s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), and k?ik?????m Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

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