Program Leader, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)

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

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking candidates for part-time roles in Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services. The role involves providing client care, implementing individual program plans, and ensuring a supportive environment for participants, including those with special needs. Qualified candidates will possess a college diploma and relevant experience, along with certifications in First Aid and CPR.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of related experience in Special Needs and client care.
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates are required.
• Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care to participants according to individualized program plans.
• Support optimal functioning and well-being in a recreation environment.
• Deliver community recreation programs adapting to diverse needs.

Skills

Creative

Outgoing

Reliable

Education

College diploma in related field or equivalent experience

Job description

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Requisition ID:18077
Department:Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services
Employment Type: 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions – up to 24 hours per week
Salary Information: $17.200 - $18.205 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Affiliation:CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult
Location: Various locations
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category:Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close:07/06/2026

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 providing client care to participants according to individualized program plans that promote optimal functioning and well-being in a supportive recreation environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

College diploma in related field or equivalent experience with ABI/Special Needs participants; Social Services Worker, Home Support Worker, or Personal Support Worker Diploma

Minimum of 1 to 3 years of related experience in Special Needs and client care

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

• Legislation protecting rights of special needs client, populations
• Client care • Health and Safety legislation, policies, procedures
• City of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Branch Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• Knowledge of special needs population
• Training in feeding and other personal care requirements

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Creative
• Outgoing
• Reliable

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 to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.