City of Powell River

06/12/2026

Job Posting: Fitness Instructor (part-time)

About the Role:
The Fitness Instructor provides group fitness, weight training and specialty fitness instruction in support of safe and effective recreation services. The incumbent ensures program readiness and responds to participant inquiries, while supporting a positive and orderly fitness environment.

How to Apply
If you are ready to contribute to the health and well-being of our community, please go to our online application portal https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CITYPR1230

Application Deadline: 4pm, Monday, June 22, 2026

What You Offer:
🔘 Flexibility, given the varied schedule
🔘 Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
🔘 Working knowledge of group fitness instruction, exercise fundamentals and safe program delivery
🔘 High School (Grade 12) diploma and Group Fitness Certificate from a recognized fitness organization
🔘 Current membership in, or eligibility for membership with, a recognized provincial, national or international fitness association
🔘 Satisfactory Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

This is a union position with the current pay rate of $34.27 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

06/12/2026

📅 Property Taxes Due: Thursday, July 2, 2026! 📅

💳 Payment Options:
🔘 Online Banking – add City of Powell River Property Tax as a payee
🔘 MyCity - the City accepts credit card payment through MyCity or in person (subject to an additional 2.4% recovery fee).
🔘 In-Person - at your bank or City Hall during regular business hours of 8:30am to 4:30 pm.
🔘 Mail – Cheques can be mailed, brought in person, or dropped into the City Hall 24-hour drop box outside of regular opening hours.
🏡 Home Owner Grant:
If you are eligible, please remember to claim your Home Owner Grant directly through the Province of BC website.
❓ Questions?
The finance team is here to help! Please reach out to:
📞 604-485-8620
📧 [email protected]

06/12/2026

💧STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS TOOK EFFECT MONDAY, JUNE 8
Here is a quick breakdown of what you need to know during a Stage 2 restrictions to keep our water supply safe and sustainable! 👇
🏡 Lawn Sprinkling (Residential & Non-Residential)
👉 Odd-numbered addresses: Water on ODD calendar days between 12:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
👉 Even-numbered addresses: Water on EVEN calendar days between 12:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
✨The Golden Rule: Only ONE hose can be used at a time (this applies to underground systems too, during the same hours).
Need an exception? If you're establishing a brand new lawn, tree, or garden, you must apply for an Exemption from Watering Restrictions Permit from the Director of Infrastructure and display it prominently https://powellriver.civicweb.net/document/159145/
🧼 Pressure & Surface Washing
❌ Aesthetic washing is a no-go.
❌ Washing outdoor surfaces for looks is currently prohibited.
✅ Safety first: You can still wash outdoor surfaces for health and safety reasons, or to prepare a surface for painting/sealing. 🎨
🚗 Car & Vehicle Washing
✅You can still wash your ride at home, but you must use a hose equipped with a spring-loaded shut-off nozzle so water isn't running constantly. 💦
Let’s all do our part to conserve! For full details on the city’s waterworks regulations and bylaws https://powellriver.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/2/...

06/11/2026

📋It's not too late! The Cranberry Lake Nature Reserve survey is still open to gather your feedback! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts here: https://participatepr.ca/cranberry/surveys/survey The deadline is June 19, 2026.

Thank you to those who attended last evening's information session. We appreciated your time and willingness to share your perspectives with us.

06/11/2026

Congratulations and thank you to Capt. Brad Collicutt for 25 years of dedicated service to Powell River Fire Rescue!

Today we proudly recognize Capt. Brad Collicutt for 25 years of dedicated service to the Powell River Fire Department.

For a quarter century, Capt. Collicutt has demonstrated professionalism, leadership, commitment, and unwavering dedication to protecting our community. His experience, mentorship, and service have made a lasting impact on the department and the citizens of Powell River.

Throughout his career, Capt. Collicutt has also proudly represented the members of IAFF Local 1298, demonstrating strong advocacy, professionalism, and commitment to his fellow firefighters.

Please join us in congratulating Capt. Brad Collicutt on this outstanding milestone and thanking him for 25 years of service to our community.

06/11/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and honour the histories, cultures, voices, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

To support learning and reflection, we invite you to explore the collection of books by Indigenous authors for readers of all ages at PRPL. Explore fiction, nonfiction, memoirs, poetry, and children's books and more

Browse the Indigenous Collection in the library catalogue or ask library staff for recommendations.

https://tinyurl.com/muernd24

Image includes photos of book covers for:
Written as I remember it : teachings from the life of a Sliammon elder by Dr. Elsie Paul

Truth Telling: Some Conversations about Indigenous Life in Canada by Michelle Good

Talk Treaty to Me: Understanding the Basics of Treaties and Land in Canada by Crystal Gail Fraser and Sara Komarnisky

Following the Good River: The Life and Times of Wa'xaid by Briony Penn

Making a Chaputs: The Teachings and Responsibilities of a Canoe Maker by Joe Martin and Alan Hoover

A Two-Spirit Journey: The Autobiography of a Le***an Ojibwa-Cree Elder by Ma-Nee Chacaby

REDress : art, action, and the power of presence edited by Jaime Black-Morsette

Medicine Wheel for the Planet: A Journey Towards Personal and Ecological Healing by Dr. Jennifer Grenz

Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk by Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe

06/10/2026

Job Posting: Accounting Clerk (part-time)

About the Role:
This role provides intermediate-level accounting expertise in a variety of capacities within the Finance Department. The incumbent can expect to assist and relieve multiple roles including the Accounting Clerk - Receivable, Accounting Clerk - Payable, Senior Clerk - Property Tax/Utilities and Accounting Clerk - Payroll, depending on the operational needs of the Department, and provides support to the Senior Accountants and management staff as required.

How to Apply
If you are ready to work within and contribute to a positive team environment, please go to our online application portal https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CITYPR1229

Application Deadline: 4pm, Monday, June 22, 2026

What You Offer:
🔘 High degree of integrity and trustworthiness
🔘 Ability to deal discretely with confidential financial and employee information
🔘 Demonstrated expertise with financial software and in balancing and reconciling various accounts and general ledgers
🔘 Grade 12 diploma and 2-year full-time diploma in Accounting from an accredited post-secondary institution
🔘 Strong attention to detail
🔘 Demonstrated commitment to customer service and excellent interpersonal skills

This is a union position with the current pay rate of $41.25 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

06/09/2026

🚌🚏Are you a professional driver with a passion for people? We’re looking for a dedicated, full-time Transit Driver to help keep our city moving safely, on time, and with a smile.😁

This isn’t just a driving job—it’s a vital community service. As the face of our local transit, you’ll be the person who ensures our seniors, students, and neighbours get where they need to go with dignity and care.

Apply today and start a career that truly moves people https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CITYPR1228

Application deadline: 4pm, Friday, June 19, 2026

What You’ll Do:

- Safely operate transit and paratransit vehicles with expert care, following all provincial regulations and safety protocols.

- Operate fixed route services, as well as handyDART door-to-door service and the on-demand request service

- Assist passengers with mobility aids and provide a welcoming, respectful environment for everyone on board.

- Manage fare collection, maintain route schedules, and ensure the fleet stays clean and inviting.

- Use sound judgment to navigate city roads and represent the City with pride.

What You Bring:

- A strong commitment to safety and "safe work" procedures.

- A knack for punctuality and organization.

- A compassionate heart for assisting seniors and passengers with physical challenges.

- A clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check.

This is a union position with the current pay rate of $35.65 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

06/09/2026

Reminder: Stage 2 Water Restrictions took effect Monday, June 8. Further information available at: https://powellriver.civicweb.net/document/159144/

06/08/2026

The Powell River Community Forest Ltd. Board of Directors and representatives from the 12 organizations who were awarded Spring 2026 community forest reserve fund grants attended Council on June 4th. Thank you to all for your tremendous work in support of our community.

Thanks to Council for inviting the PRCF board to celebrate deposit of our 2025 PRCF dividend into the Community Forest Reserve Fund and meet up with the spring 2026 community forest grant recipients. Photo:anjismithfotos