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Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor Children, Youth & Junior Inclusion Services, the holder is responsible for planning, implementing and continuously evaluating the Junior Inclusion Services program, ensuring that inclusive activities for children and youth with disabilities (ages 3 to 18) are provided. The role also supports staff and participants of Recreation & Culture programs in the inclusion of children and youth with disabilities.

• Supervises, orients, and evaluates Junior Inclusion Services facilitators, program staff and volunteers in the philosophy and implementation of inclusive programming, support strategies, disability awareness adaptations to planning, etc.
• Participates in staff selection as required.
• Plans and conducts staff and volunteer training; conducts home/site visits with the Junior Inclusion Services facilitator, participants, and family members; assesses participant needs, meets the participant, processes paperwork, and makes any program/support plans.
• Arranges participant schedules and supports with participants, families, and staff.
• Works in collaboration with divisional staff (Program Coordinator and Leaders) to orient them to the service and act as a resource to develop a team approach to delivery of the service.
• Assists with the promotion, recruitment, and coordination of volunteer supports.
• Promotes, raises awareness, and advertises the program to the community, service agencies, and Division staff.
• Prepares and updates program and staff manuals; prepares resource materials for all programs.
• Develops and implements safety procedures and ensures standards are met in all aspects of the program.
• Attends special events that participants are attending.
• Provides on‑site staff supervision.
• Maintains participant documentation, updates records and completes all other paperwork duties as required while maintaining participant confidentiality.
• Provides direct support as required such as lifting, transfers, toileting, changing, etc.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

• Secondary school graduation
• Two years recent experience in community recreation programming and administration
• Two years experience working with children with disabilities in an inclusive setting
• Experience supervising staff
• Volunteer management experience
• Proven leadership experience in developing training, especially as it relates to including children with disabilities into recreational programming

• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Self‑starter with proven organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Independent judgment when dealing with confidential or sensitive issues
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Understanding of and belief in the concept of inclusion as it relates to children with disabilities in Recreation & Culture programs and ability to clearly communicate this concept

• Bronze Cross
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI)
• Experience working in a camp setting.

• Valid Standard First Aid, Level C CPR
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (un‑certified)
• Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Must have completed, or be eligible to complete HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Childhood Development course

• September – June or May‑September
• Will be required to work irregular hours and weekends
• Must be available for overnight sleep‑outs as scheduled by summer camps
• Other irregular hours as required on a project‑management basis

Note – This role is seasonal in nature. Hours may vary.

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Ontario Human Rights Code: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Positions will begin May 14, 2025 and will work a 35‑40 hour work week.