Job Description

Position Details

Position Type: Part Time (Defined) (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Closing Date: November 10, 2026
Salary/Wage Range: $26.90 - $33.63
Contract Length: 6 months
Department: Recreation, Community & Culture
Location: This position is required to work in person at various sites across the City.

Position Overview

The City of Burlington is looking for certified Tai Chi/Qi Gong instructor that are committed to delivering high quality, safe and enjoyable classes for all levels of participants. This position is a part-time position with a flexible schedule based on programming needs. Hours of work may include morning, afternoon, evening and/or weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

Developing, delivering and facilitating inclusive recreational programs to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all program participants.
Creating program plans and reviewing them each season as needed.
Ensuring safety of participants and adhering to all health and safety protocols.
Maintaining required certifications, completing required and mandatory training and providing recommendations regarding customer feedback, lesson modification, and activity enhancements.
During program delivery, modifying structure or format of class is needed to accommodate participant numbers and needs.
Working collaboratively with Customer Experience and Facility Operations staff.
Report any facility or participant concerns to the Recreation Coordinator.
Keeping accurate attendance records.

Requirements

Certification from a recognized association for Tai Chi/Qi Gong instruction. (e.g. Tai Chi & Qi Gong Canada, Canadian Tai Chi Academy, or equivalent)
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Display patience, active listening skills and firm but fair decision-making skills.
Experience working with Adults and/or Older Adults (55 years of age and over) is an asset.
All staff must complete mandatory training prior to their first shift; training is offered through a combination of online and in-person learning.
First Aid and CPR C.
Preference will be given to applicants with previous fitness instructing experience.

This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and November 10, 2026.

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work With Us

Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door.

Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents.

A career at the City boasts:

A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together.
A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.
A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.
A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.
A great pension and benefits package.
Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather.
Opportunities to continuously learn and grow.

These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington.

If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.