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Program Leader, Recreation (Part-time)

@ CityofOttawa

Ottawa, Ontario

$18.25–$19.31/hrPart-time
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Overview

The City of Ottawa is hiring part-time Program Leaders for its Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department, with up to 24 hours per week on continuous positions. The role leads recreation, arts, special needs, aquatics or sports programs for a variety of age groups. Pay is $18.247 to $19.314 per hour (2024 rates), with shifts on days, evenings and weekends at various locations.

Pay:

$18.25–$19.31 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Lead recreation, arts, special needs, aquatics or sports programs
  • Program activities for a variety of age groups
  • Maintain a fun and safe environment
  • Work in a team or independently

Requirements summary:

  • Completion of Grade 10
  • Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
  • AODA Customer Service/IASR training
  • Previous experience leading recreation activities an asset
  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation

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Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week24
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingClient sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish, French
Licences & certificationsStandard First Aid, CPR, AED, AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
Background checksvulnerable sector
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women
EducationHigh school (required)

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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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  • Muncipal Goverment
  • Ontario
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  • Government
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Bilingual Opportunities
  • Unilingual Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • and National Capital Region
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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…

FieldValue
IndustryGovernment Administration
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Organization typeGovernment Agency
Year founded1855
SpecialtiesMuncipal GovermentOntarioCity of OttawaGovernmentEmployment OpportunitiesBilingual OpportunitiesUnilingual OpportunitiesDiversity and Inclusionand National Capital Region
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Job description

Requisition ID: 23105

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: $18.247 - $19.314 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

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.

You are responsible for leading recreation, arts, special needs, aquatics or sports programs to a variety of age groups in a recreational setting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10

Previous experience in leading recreation activities or a specific skill an asset

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

AODA Customer Service/IASR Training

KNOWLEDGE

  • Understanding of age appropriate programming of participants in a recreational setting.
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to work in a team setting or independently
  • Maintain a fun and safe environment
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership and programming skills
  • Flexibility
  • Creative
  • Enthusiastic

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).
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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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