March Break Inclusion Support 2027-1

Town of Ajax; Ajax; Sur place; CAD 27 000 - 29 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & Wellness Program

Fitness Centre Combo Membership

OMERS pension

Résumé du poste

The Town of Ajax is seeking Inclusion Support Staff for the Recreation & Culture department on a temporary basis. This role supports children, youth and young adults with special needs within recreation programs, ensuring safety, dignity, and an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include planning adaptive activities, assisting with personal care, supplying lifts/transfers, and coordinating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 9 months to 1 year of experience.
• Experience with programs and services delivery for youth with special needs preferred.
• Previous experience working/volunteering with children, youth, or young adults with special needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and dignity-centered personal care.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR C (must be obtained by Mar 2, 2027).
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (must be obtained by Mar 2, 2027).
• Clear Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector (current within 6 months).
• Must be available for the full week of March Break (Mar 15-19, 2027) and related trainings.
• Nice to Have: Post-secondary education in related fields asset.

Responsabilités

• Develops and implements a daily/weekly action plan to fully accommodate the support needs of participants.
• Develops weekly professional and participant-specific actionable goals.
• Assists in adaptive programming for participants with special needs.
• Attends to care needs (feeding, toileting, clothing changes) with dignity and safety.
• Ensures safety and well-being of participants during program hours.
• Dispenses and administers participant medications as required.
• Provides lifts and transfers for participants as required.
• Provides behaviour management.
• Maintains effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Creates an inclusive, positive program environment where participants strive to participate, perform, and learn.

Connaissances

Behaviour management

Dignity in personal care

Strong communication

Self-motivated and approachable

Lift heavy objects (50 lbs)

Safety and welfare focus

Formation

Grade 12 High School Diploma

Post-secondary education in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation/PSW/DSW/Social Work/Education

Description du poste

Department Recreation & Culture Job Type Temporary Number of Positions 2 Affiliation Non-Union

Job Summary Reporting to the Program Supervisor – Inclusion, the Program Director – Inclusion, and/or the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Inclusion Support Staff are accountable for advocating, and providing individual support and adaptations for a child, youth, or young adult with special needs in a recreation program setting.

Job Duties Include

Develops and implements a daily/weekly action plan that will fully accommodate the support needs of your participant. Develops weekly professional and participant specific actionable goals. Assists in the development and implementation of adaptive programming for participants with special needs. Attends to the care needs (feeding, toileting, clothing changes, etc.) of participants with special needs. Ensures the safety and well-being of participants during program hours. Dispenses and administers participant medication as required. Provides lifts and transfers for participants as required. Provides behaviour management. Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents/accidents and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures. Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues, and supervisors. Creates an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive program experience. Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully, perform to the best of their ability, and learn new skills.

Qualifications/Skills

• Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 9 months to 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of programs and services.
• Previous experience working/volunteering with children, youth, and/or young adults with special needs (personal, professional or volunteer experience will be considered).
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Strong understanding of how to deliver personal care (clothing change, assistance in the washroom, etc.) to customers with dignity and safety.
• Self‑motivated, positive, confident and approachable.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR C certification (If hired, must be obtained by March 2, 2027).
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (If hired, must be obtained by March 2, 2027).
• Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check (with Vulnerable Sector screening) that is current (completed in the last 6 months), upon being hired.
• Must be available to work the full week of March Break (March 15 - 19, 2027) including mandatory training dates (Orientation, BMST, March Break Training).
• Nice to Have: Post‑secondary education in Recreation / Therapeutic Recreation / PSW/DSW / Social Work / Education program is an asset.

What is Offered to Staff

Compensation: $19.63 - $21.34 per hour*. *Please note: advertised pay rates are effective January 1, 2027.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, various shifts between 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. May be required to work extended hours for before and after care from 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in addition to regularly scheduled hours.

Town Perks

The Town offers temporary staff access to a Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension - https://www.omers.com/).

Key Dates for March Break Camps

• In-Person Group Interview – November 17, 2026
• Formal Interviews – November 18-25, 2026
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – February 18, 2027
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – March 4, 2027
• Corporate Training – March 2, 2027
• March Break Staff Training – March 6, 2027
• Camps begin – March 15, 2027
• Camps end - March 19, 2027

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialised communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process. If you would like to request content in an alternate format, please contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail].

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