Job Description
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: $21.859 - $25.770 per 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 (Level 3) 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 (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).; 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, ****** 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 Employee Service Centre at 613-XXXXXX extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.
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: $21.859 - $25.770 per 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 (Level 3) 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 (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).; 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, ****** 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 Employee Service Centre at 613-XXXXXX extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Youth and Child Care Worker, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time) position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Ottawa offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.