Coordinator, Recreation and Culture Activities (Part-time)

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for part-time permanent positions in recreation and cultural services. This role involves coordinating various programs for diverse age groups, ensuring that all community members can enjoy the vibrant offerings of the city. The ideal candidates will have a passion for promoting inclusivity and accessibility in recreational settings, while also possessing strong leadership and communication skills. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to enhancing the community's well-being through engaging and enriching programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a recreational setting.
• Demonstrated programming experience in a recreational or applicable setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recreation, arts, special needs, aquatics or sports programs.
• Ensure access to recreation and cultural services for all community members.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Creative Intuition

Public Relations

Education

Completion of Grade 11

Educational background in Recreation

Tools

Computer Competency

Job description

Requisition ID: 13631

Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Service: Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services

Employment Type: Multiple Part-time Permanent positions - Up to 24 hours/week

Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult

Salary Information: $17.571 - $18.971 per hour (2024 rates of pay)

Location: Various locations

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services

Application Close: 08/06/2025

Job Summary

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

You are responsible for the coordination of recreation, arts, special needs, aquatics or sports programs to a variety of age groups in a recreational setting.

Education And Experience

Completion of Grade 11

Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; demonstrated programming experience in a recreational or applicable setting.

Educational background in Recreation or other related experience is an asset.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

AODA Customer Service/IASR Training

KNOWLEDGE

• City of Ottawa Policies and Procedures. Demonstrated awareness of Safety/Security of programmes.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work in a team setting or independently.
• Ability to train, supervise staff and volunteers.
• Computer competency preferred.
• Must possess excellent public relations, leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility.
• Creative intuition.
• Skilled Communicator.

What You Need To Know

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions require French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction. Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check. Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: [e-mail]) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.