March Break Inclusion Support 2027-1

Ajax; Ajax; Hybrid; CAD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Program

Fitness Centre Combo Membership

OMERS pension plan

Job summary

The Town of Ajax is seeking Inclusion Support Staff for March Break camps to advocate and provide individualized support for participants with special needs in recreation programs. Role involves creating action plans, assisting with adaptive activities, and maintaining safety during program hours.

Required are a Grade 12 or equivalent, 9 months to 1 year experience, and strong behaviour management. CPR C and HIGH FIVE certification must be obtained by March 2, 2027.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 9 months to 1 year of experience in recreation or inclusion support.
• Experience with participants who have special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an action plan to accommodate participant needs.
• Assists in adaptive programming for participants with special needs.
• Provides care tasks (feeding, toileting, clothing changes) with dignity and safety.
• Ensures safety and well-being during program hours; handles incidents per policies.

Skills

Behaviour management

Lifting 50 lbs

First Aid CPR C

Self-motivated

Communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Post-secondary education asset

Job description

## March Break Inclusion Support 2027-1Apply: On Site: Ajax Community Centre: McLean Community Centre: Audley Recreation Centre: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100502**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**How to Apply**If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please click the “Apply” button above and apply by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date:October 29, 2026