March Break Inclusion Support 2027-1

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax; Ajax; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Program

Fitness Centre Membership

OMERS pension

Job summary

The Corporation of the Town of Ajax's Recreation & Culture department seeks Inclusion Support Staff to advocate for and provide individual support and adaptations for participants with special needs in recreation programs.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor – Inclusion, this temporary role requires 9 months to 1 year of relevant experience, Grade 12, and current First Aid/CPR and HIGH FIVE certifications. Training includes March Break schedules and duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR certification or must obtain by March 2, 2027.
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification or must obtain by March 2, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a daily/weekly action plan to accommodate participant support needs.
• 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).
• Ensures safety and well-being during program hours.
• Dispenses and administers participant medication as required.
• Provides lifts and transfers for participants as required.
• Provides behaviour management.
• Deals with incidents/accidents and emergencies per policies.
• Maintains effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
• Creates an inclusive program environment and encourages participation and learning.

Skills

Behaviour management

Personal care delivery

Positive attitude

Lifting/physical stamina

First Aid CPR

HIGH FIVE certification

Education

Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Ccertification (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).


• Ableto 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

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