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Recreational Support Worker – Part-Time (Contract, Winter Session)

@ Reena

Vaughan, Ontario

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Overview

Reena is hiring a part-time contract Recreational Support Worker in Thornhill, Ontario, for a winter session running January 10 to March 7, 2027. The role designs and runs recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities and reinforces social and life skills. Shifts are weekday evenings 5pm to 9pm plus Sunday 11am to 5pm, at CA$19.77 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Reinforce social and life skills
  • Participate in mandatory meetings and training

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum age 18 years
  • G licence preferred, not mandatory
  • Background in child care, education, social work, psychology or social services
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable driving Reena's van if applicable

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2026-10-28
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week16
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencepreferred
Fields of studyChild care, Education, Social work, Psychology, Social services

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Job description

Department: Outreach

Location: Thornhill

Compensation: CA$19.77 / hour

Description

Reena is actively looking for Contract, Part-Time Recreational Support Workers (RSWs) to work within its Community Outreach programs. As an RSW, you would provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

This is a great opportunity for University/College students looking for Part-Time employment. There is potential for extensions and growth within the agency.

Position Details

Role Type: Temporary Contract – Part-Time
Term: January 10, 2027, to March 7, 2027

Schedule:
  • Shifts: Monday 5pm-9 PM
    Tuesday 5pm-9pm
    Wednesday 5pm-9pm
    Thursday 5pm-9pm
    Sunday 11am-5pm
(Hours may vary depending on evening program needs.)

If you are passionate about making a difference and available for the above shifts, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

· Design and implement recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities
· Reinforce social and life skills
· Participate in mandatory meetings and training

Qualifications

Requirements
  • Minimum age requirement: 18 years and older.
  • Possession of a valid G license preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Comfortable with driving Reena's van for transportation purposes (if applicable)
Qualification
  • Background related to child care, education, social work, psychology, social services, child and youth worker
  • Self-motivated and willing to learn
  • Flexible and adaptive to change
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
  • Creativity, patience, and a passion for working with children and youth.
Core Competences:
- Customer Relations
- Collaboration
- Planning and organizing
- Problem solving
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Written and verbal Communication

Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

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