Summer Student - Inclusive Recreation Integration Support Worker

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Summer Student to support children with special needs in a vibrant camp setting. This role involves supervision, program adaptation, and mentoring staff to ensure an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all participants. You'll work closely with a supportive team, contributing to the development of engaging recreational programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in creating a fun and safe environment where every child can thrive!

Qualifications

• Completion of second year college or university in child development.
• Minimum of 600 hours working with children and youth with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children with special needs in a camp environment.
• Adapt programs and mentor camp staff for inclusion.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Programming Skills in Crafts

Teamwork

Adaptation Skills

Documentation Skills

Creativity

Physical Fitness

Judgment

Education

Post-Secondary Student in Child Development

Job description

Requisition ID: 15878
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
Salary Information: $19.487 - $20.838 per hour (2025 rates of pay)
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close:29/08/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services is to provide strategic vision and innovative leadership in managing customer centric sports, physical activity, aquatics and recreation venues, programs and services for all ages, including the management of facilities and/or land, and for the delivery of indoor and outdoor recreation programs and services. This Service provides city wide access to adapted, therapeutic and integrated recreation programs, giving children, youth and adults with special needs the opportunity to participate in community recreation.

Under the guidance of a Coordinator, Inclusive Recreation, you are responsible for the supervision of children who have been previously diagnosed as having special needs and/or experiencing problems participating in mainstream camps. This includes program adaptation, intervention, recording information and instructing/mentoring camp staff to ensure inclusion and a supportive recreation environment for preschool/children and youth with special needs (including behavioural and medical needs) registered in a City of Ottawa day camp. You may provide ongoing integration to ensure participants have a safe and enjoyable camp experience. Work is performed in accordance with related legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Note: minimum age of 16 years is required for this Summer Student job.

Post-Secondary Student (completion of second year college or university) in a related child development field (Developmental Service Worker, Youth and Childcare Worker, Child Development Studies, Autism Studies, Psychology and/or Mental Health Related field, Therapeutic Recreation and/or Adapted Recreation)

Note: Student must be returning to school in the fall

Minimum of 8 months but less than 1 year of related experience is required - working with preschoolers, school age children and youth is required, including 600 hours of working with children and youth with special needs, camp counselor, leader or senior camp counselor, recreation and/or special needs programming, client care, program adaptation

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certificates AODA Accessibility/IASR Training Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate Alternative Communication Systems (ASL- American Sign Language) training is desirable Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training is an asset KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of special needs population
• Understanding the development and recreational needs of children
• Legislation protecting rights of special needs client, populations
• Services which may include practice guidelines and standards of client care
• Physical Accessibility audit
• Risk Management practices
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Training in feeding and other personal care requirements
• Programming skills in crafts, sports, games, creative play, stories, and music
• Ability to operate any required tools/equipment/assistive devices
• Ability to accompany and supervise participants in a variety of environments including aquatic.
• Lift and transfers procedures (as instructed and trained) to avoid participant or self-injury
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures
• Ability to promote teamwork and to work independently when appropriate
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, leadership, and programming planning skills
• Documentation and sound written skills
• Maintain a fun and safe environment
• Good Judgement, leadership, and team spirit
• Shows initiative, Patient, Good role model
• Trustworthy, Flexible, Creative, Outgoing, Reliable, Enthusiastic
• Physically fit and able to participate in active recreation activities
• Proper attire and footwear

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

Review the Core Behaviours.

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.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

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 Centreat 613-580-2424, extension 47411.