Department
Recreation & Culture
Job Type
Temporary
Number of Positions
15
Affiliation
Non-Union
Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Supervisor – Inclusion, the Program Director – Inclusion, and/or the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Inclusion Support Staff are accountable for advocating, and providing individual support and adaptations for a child, youth, or young adult with special needs in a recreation program setting.
Job Duties Include
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Develops and implements a daily/weekly action plan that will fully accommodate the support needs of your participant.
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Develops weekly professional and participant specific actionable goals.
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Assists in the development and implementation of adaptive programming for participants with special needs.
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Attends to the care needs (feeding, toileting, clothing changes, etc.) of participants with special needs.
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Ensures the safety and well-being of participants during program hours.
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Dispenses and administers participant medication as required.
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Provides lifts and transfers for participants as required.
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Provides behaviour management.
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Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents/accidents and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures.
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Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
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Creates an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive program experience.
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Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully, perform to the best of their ability, and learn new skills.
Qualifications/Skills
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Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
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Minimum 9 months to 1 year of experience.
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Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of programs and services.
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Previous experience working/volunteering with children, youth, and/or young adults with special needs (personal, professional or volunteer experience will be considered).
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Strong behaviour management skills.
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Strong understanding of how to deliver personal care (clothing change, assistance in the washroom, etc.) to customers with dignity and safety.
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Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable.
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Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
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Current Standard First Aid with CPR C certification (If hired, must be obtained by June 8, 2027).
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HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (If hired, must be obtained by June 8, 2027).
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Behaviour Management Systems Certification, or willingness to complete certification within the training period.
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Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check (with Vulnerable Sector screening) that is current (completed in the last 6 months), upon being hired.
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Must be available to work the full 8 weeks of Summer (June 30 – August 27, 2027) including mandatory training dates (Corporate Training, BMST, Summer Staff Training).
Nice to Have
- Post-secondary education in Recreation / Therapeutic Recreation / PSW/DSW / Social Work / Education program is an asset.
What is Offered to Staff
- Rate of Pay:
- $19.63 - $21.34 per hour*.
- *Please note: advertised pay rates are effective January 1, 2027.
- Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, various shifts between 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. May be required to work extended hours for before and after care from 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in addition to regularly scheduled hours.
- Town Perks: The Town offers temporary staff access to a Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension - https://www.omers.com/).
Key Dates for Summer Camps/Playgrounds
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Promotional Interviews – Week of February 15 or 23, 2027
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Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – April 8, 2027, May 12, 2027, May 20, 2027, or June 3, 2027
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Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – May 27, 2027, June 9, 2027, or June 17, 2027
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Corporate Training – June 8, 2027
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Summer Staff Training – June 22, 2027, June 24, 2027, June 25, 2027, June 28, 2027, June 29, 2027, and June 30, 2027
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Camps begin – June 30, 2027
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Playgrounds begin – July 5, 2027
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Camps/Playgrounds end – August 27, 2027*
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*Contracts may be extended to end on September 3, 2027 for Camp Finale.
Please note: This posting is for the purpose of returning camp staff to express their interest in transferring into the Inclusion Support, Camps position during Summer 2027. However, exact staffing needs for Summer 2027 are still being assessed at this time. Position changes and promotional interviews will only take place for vacant positions.
How to Apply
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please click the “Apply” button above and apply by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date:
November 6, 2026
Vacancy Statement
All job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.
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