Coordinator, Recreation and Culture Activities (Part-time)

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

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is looking for a part-time Coordinator for Recreation and Culture Activities, responsible for coordinating various recreational programs. This role supports a vibrant community by ensuring inclusive access to cultural offerings and promoting healthy living through dedicated services.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a recreational setting.
• Educational background in Recreation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recreation, arts, aquatics, or sports programs.
• Ensure the best possible client experience in City facilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Creative intuition

Education

Completion of Grade 11

Job description

Coordinator, Recreation and Culture Activities (Part-time)

Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Employment Type: Multiple Part-time Permanent positions - Up to 24 hours/week
Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

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

Location: Various locations

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 required 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.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

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 at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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