Assistant Programmer Inclusion Support

City of Campbell River; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government is seeking an Assistant Programmer – Inclusion Support to assist in the delivery of the Summerside Express program, aimed at supporting neurodiverse individuals. This part-time role offers a pay rate of $30.09 per hour with varying hours across the year. Ideal candidates should possess relevant training, certifications in first aid, and experience in supervising staff. Applications are accepted until February 25, 2026, and will require a cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• Must possess 20 hours of relevant training such as Behavior Management, Support Worker training.
• Must maintain valid Emergency First Aid and CPR‑C with AED certifications.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
• Minimum of three months’ experience supervising staff and/or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing the Summerside Express program.
• Work directly with neurodiverse individuals and children with diverse abilities.
• Provide day-to-day direction under the Program Coordinator.

Skills

Behavior Management

Support Worker training

Trauma Informed Practices

Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

De‑escalation training

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Assistant Programmer – Inclusion Support

(Part-Time) 8 Month Term – February to September

Naturally, Campbell River – Located on Vancouver Island, the City of Campbell River offers a rare combination of a welcoming small‑town feel with large‑city amenities. We are a 45‑minute drive from the winter and summer activities of Mount Washington, and just minutes from more than 100 km of all levels of mountain biking and hiking trails, plus easy access to the ocean, rivers and lakes for sports fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and whale watching.

The role: Reporting to the Recreation Programs Manager and taking day‑to‑day direction from the Program Coordinator, or Programmer, the Assistant Programmer – Inclusion Support works with the Program Coordinator or Programmer in the planning, development, implementation, and delivery of the Summerside Express program for the City of Campbell River. This Inclusion Support Assistant Programmer role is specific to the delivery of the Summerside Express program, a specialized summer camp program that provides opportunities for neurodiverse individuals and/or children and youth with diverse abilities.

What we offer: The rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit position is $30.09 per hour. The regular working day shall not exceed eight (8) hours, and the regular working week shall not exceed forty (40) hours.

Hours of work for this part‑time LTA are as follows:

• February through June – up to 15 hours/week
• July and August – 40 hours/week
• September – up to 15 hours/week

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Grade 12
• Must possess 20 hours of training in the relevant area such as Behavior Management, Support Worker training, Educational Assistant training, Trauma Informed Practices, Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), De‑escalation training.
• Must possess and maintain valid Emergency First Aid and CPR‑C with AED certifications.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license and must produce and maintain a clean driver’s abstract, as per City policy.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience in working with neurodiverse individuals, within the last seven (7) years.
• Minimum of three (3) months’ experience supervising staff and/or volunteers within a team environment within the last five (5) years.

Posting closing date: February 25, 2026

Posting number: 26-008

Please apply using the ‘Apply Now’ link below.

When you apply: You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume as part of the application process. You may also be asked to answer some screening questions related to the position.

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