Posted 26 days ago
Counselor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)
@ CityofOttawa
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
The City of Ottawa is hiring part-time Counselors for its Inclusive Recreation program, supporting a Therapeutic Recreation and Life Skills Day Program for adults with disabilities. The role involves day-to-day program delivery at various City locations, on days, evenings and weekends, for up to 24 hours per week at $18.641 to $20.126 per hour (2024 rates). Candidates need a college diploma or equivalent experience with special needs clients plus 1 to 3 years with adults with disabilities.
Pay:
$18.64–$20.13 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with all functions of a Therapeutic Recreation / Life Skills Day Program
- Lead small groups of adults with disabilities
- Provide client care and support
- Follow City of Ottawa recreation policies and health and safety rules
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in related field or equivalent experience with special needs clients
- 1 to 3 years of experience with adults with disabilities
- Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
- Crisis Prevention/Intervention training
- AODA Customer Service/IASR training
- Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 24 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, CPR, AED, Crisis Prevention/Intervention, AODA Customer Service/IASR, Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Recreation, Therapeutic recreation, Special needs |
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The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors. Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities. La Ville d’Ottawa offre un large éventail de choix de carrières. Les membres du personnel de la Ville travaillent dans plus de 110 secteurs d’activité pour offrir un excellent service aux résidents, aux entreprises et aux visiteurs d’Ottawa. Que vous vouliez travailler dans les technologies de l’information, les loisirs, la comptabilité, le génie, le service à la clientèle, la gestion de projet, les corps de métier, les services d’urgence, les soins de santé ou ailleurs, vous trouverez ce que vous cherchez à la Ville. Consultez ottawa.ca/emplois pour voir toutes les possibilités d’emploi.
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- 110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, Ontario K1P, CA
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- CityofOttawa
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The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors. Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1855 |
| Specialties | Muncipal GovermentOntarioCity of OttawaGovernmentEmployment OpportunitiesBilingual OpportunitiesUnilingual OpportunitiesDiversity and Inclusionand National Capital Region |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 89 |
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Requisition ID: 23125
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services
Employment Type: 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions – up to 24 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT - RC & Aquatics/CUPE 503 PT Rec
Salary Information: $18.641 - $20.126 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Location: Various locations
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close: 06/06/2027
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 are responsible for assisting with all functions relating to the delivery of a Therapeutic Recreation / Life Skills Day Program.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of college diploma in related field or equivalent experience with Special Needs clients.
Minimum of 1 to 3 years of related experience with Adults with Disabilities
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate
AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training
KNOWLEDGE
- Comfort level and expertise with different disability groups (physical, developmental, etc.)
- Legislation protecting rights of special needs clients, populations
- Client care
- City of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Branch Policies and Procedures
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
- Training in medical client care
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to lead small groups
- Creative
- Flexible
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Displays initiative
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).
- 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 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [email protected].
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