Programmer analyst Jobs in Mississauga, ON

Req ID: 28787
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 11/19/2026

Job Summary

The City of Mississauga is looking for a Fitness Recreation Programmer to lead, develop, and oversee a wide range of fitness and wellness programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of our community. Reporting to and assisting the Fitness Supervisor, you will join a dedicated team of industry professionals dedicated to managing fitness and therapeutic programming across the City. As an integral part of the community centre team, you will also contribute to the overall supervision of the facility, programs, and staff while ensuring outstanding public relations and exceptional customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Fitness Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Work with a team to develop, support, coordinate, promote and delivery programs designed to address the needs and preferences of the community
• Ensure quality of content and delivery of all programs and services through leadership and development with part time staff
• Assist and support the Fitness Supervisor with part time staff supervision, scheduling, and evaluations
• Functional guidance of part-time staff and volunteers, coordinating staff and volunteer orientation, preparing materials for all programs and staff training, etc.
• Conduct on-site programs on occasion when required
• Recommend changes in the program schedule and support the development of creative and innovative programming
• Purchase and maintain an inventory of program supplies
• Maintain existing City Recreation standards for program delivery
• Provide administrative support and maintain required statistics and prepare reports as required
• Assist the Fitness Supervisor monitoring annual budgets
• Participate as part of both the Fitness and Facility Teams to ensure a coordinate approach to service delivery and facility utilization
• Provide customer service and support to co-workers, management and the public
• Assume the role of Manager on Duty on a regular basis
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or equivalent
• Current certification in personal training and/or group exercise through CSEP, CanFitPro, CPTN, OFC, ACSM or equivalent with fitness and/or therapeutic programming
• 3 years minimum experience with fitness program design and delivery, program coordination and management, and supervision of staff and/or volunteers
• Excellent skills and experience with customer service, written and oral communication skills
• Experience with program maintenance systems (CLASS, PerfectMinds, ActiveNet) is an asset
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, team environment
• Must hold a valid and current Intermediate First Aid or (previously Standard First Aid) certification with CPR C & AED from a recognized WSIB-provider or must hold a valid and current Basic First Aid (formerly Emergency First Aid) with CPR C & AED from a recognized WSIB-provider, at the employee’s expense.
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development an asset, but a requirement to be obtained upon employment
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to travel, where required, for meetings and events
• Criminal Record Search - Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Screening that is acceptable to the City of Mississauga will be required of the successful candidate at the employee's expense

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 70,807.00 - $ 94,410.00
Grade: D
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Cawthra CC
Organization Unit: CMS/Miss Seniors Ctre -Casuals
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates

Candidates are expected to complete interviews independently to ensure an equitable assessment. The use of AI-generated responses, AI assistants, transcription tools, or third-party coaching technologies during interviews is prohibited, unless supported by an approved accommodation and may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.