Counselor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa seeks a part-time Counselor for its Inclusive Recreation initiative, responsible for delivering effective recreation programs for individuals with disabilities. This role demands a college diploma in a relevant field and experience working with special needs clients, along with essential certifications. Successful candidates will display strong communication skills, creativity, and flexibility to lead groups effectively and address diverse community needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of college diploma in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of related experience with Adults with Disabilities.
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all functions relating to the delivery of a Therapeutic Recreation / Life Skills Day Program.
• Ensures operations and services are customer-centric and efficient.

Skills

Advanced Communication Skills

Creative

Flexible

Education

College diploma in related field

Job description

Counselor, Inclusive Recreation (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

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.

You are responsible for assisting with all functions relating to the delivery of a Therapeutic Recreation / Life Skills Day Program.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of college diploma in related field or equivalent experience with Special Needs clients.

Minimum of 1 to 3 years of related experience with Adults with Disabilities

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate

AODA Customer Service/IASR Training

Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training

KNOWLEDGE

• Comfort level and expertise with different disability groups (physical, developmental, etc.)
• Legislation protecting rights of special needs clients, populations
• City of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Branch Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
• Training in medical client care

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lead small groups
• Creative
• Flexible
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Displays initiative

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.
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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 at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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