Youth and Child Care Worker, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading city government in Ottawa seeks a part-time Youth and Child Care Worker to support recreational programs for youth ages 12 and older. This role involves working closely with children facing various challenges, adhering to health and safety regulations, and employing tailored support strategies. Applicants should possess relevant certifications and experience in youth care and recreational services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with youth aged 12 and up in a multi-cultural setting.
• Current certifications in First Aid and CPR required.
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and intervention strategies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with learning disabilities and conduct training programs.
• Ensure customer-centric operations in recreation services.
• Deliver community recreation programs across various locations.

Skills

Conflict Resolution

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Player

Creativity

Education

College diploma or university degree in Recreation, Child Care/Youth Worker, Kinesiology or Physical Education

Tools

Standard First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Crisis Intervention Training

Job description

Youth and Child Care Worker, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)

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Requisition ID: 18090

Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Service: Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services

Employment Type: Multiple Part-time Permanent positions - Up to 24 hours/week

Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult

Salary Information: $20.604 - $24.290per hour (2024 rates of pay)

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 work with children with attention deficit, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, and other learning disabilities in a positive reinforcement and social skills training program.

Education And Experience

Completion of college diploma or university degree in Recreation, Child Care/Youth Worker, Kinesiology or Physical Education

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with multi-cultural youth aged 12 and up

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate

AODA Customer Service/IASR 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
• Adhere to relevant standards of practice
• Knowledge of learning disabilities and appropriate intervention strategies, social skill developments and task analysis processes
  
  
  
  

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of treatment programs
• Well developed communication skills with children and youth
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team player
• Enjoys working with children and youth
• Energetic
• Creative
• Fun
  
  
  
  

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 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.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: [e-mail]) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail] .

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