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

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

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking part-time Youth and Child Care Workers to support children in a positive reinforcement program. Responsibilities include handling youth with various learning disabilities and ensuring safe, effective service delivery. This role emphasizes a fun and energetic approach while upholding the values of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with multi-cultural youth aged 12 and up.
• Completion of relevant certifications like First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention/Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with learning disabilities in social skills training programs.
• Ensure customer-centric operations in the delivery of community recreation programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict Resolution

Problem solving

Team player

Energetic

Creative

Fun

Education

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

Job description

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

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 13632

Requisition ID: 13632

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 - $24.290 per hour (2024 rates of pay)

Location: Various locations

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services

Application Close: 08/06/2025

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 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 Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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