Summer Student - Inclusive Recreation Camp Counselor (15873)
Summer Student - Inclusive Recreation Camp Counselor (15873)
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Job Description
Requisition ID: 15873
Department: Rec Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $18.032 $19.487per hour (2025 rates of pay)
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
City: Ottawa ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close:29/08/2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Recreation Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy inclusive and vibrant City as well as ensuring that communities residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places programs events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.
Under the guidance of a supervisor you are responsible for assisting with all functions related to the delivery of summer camp programs to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp experience for special needs children/youth registered at the camp. You provide direct client care and intervention and program adaptation. The programs may take place indoors outdoors or in a variety of locations. 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.
Postsecondary Student completion of first year college or university in Nursing Developmental Services Worker Recreation and Leisure or related field
Note: Student must be returning to school in the fall
Minimum of 8 months but less than 1 year of related experience is required
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Children/Youth with special needs
- Understanding the development and recreational needs of children.
- Must possess the training experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance.
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Programming skills in crafts sports games creative play stories and music
- Experience working with children and/or youth with special needs
- Ability to operate any required tools/equipment
- Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures
- 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 promote teamwork and to work independently when appropriate
- Maintain a fun and safe environment
- Excellent interpersonal communication leadership and programming planning skills
- Interest or experience working with people with disabilities
- Good judgment leadership and team spirit
- Shows initiative
- Patient
- Good role model
- Trustworthy
- Leadership skills
- Reliable
- Flexible creative
- Enthusiastic
- Organized
- Physically Fit and able to participate in active recreation activities
- Proper attire and footwear
Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the Citys expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the Citys 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 Ottawas 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 thirdparty 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 nonbinary persons persons of all ethnic origins religions sexual orientations classes gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to selfidentify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the selfidentification 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 Centreatextension 47411.
Employment Type
Temp
