City of Orillia Employment Opportunities

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION   

The Corporation of the City of Orillia has an opening for a summer contract position of Inclusion Coordinator in the Recreation, Youth, and Culture Division.

DUTIES

• Responsible for creating, developing and implementing the Inclusion Program for summer day camps.
• Oversee the delivery of inclusion services within the summer day camp programs.
• Assess and evaluate inclusion summer day camp program.
• Oversee and evaluate the Inclusion Counsellor staff team.
• Work directly with children with various disabilities to create a fun and safe camp experience.
• Work with Camp Coordinator to adapt the day camp program to include campers of all abilities and needs.
• Monitor facility accommodations as per activity and safety needs.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/caregivers of participants during program duration.
• Deal with and respond to emergency situations.
• Must attend all staff meeting and training sessions as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two years’ experience working with children with special needs and behavioral challenges, preferably in a day camp/recreation environment.
• Behavioural Management System (BMS) Certification from an accredited association, organization and/or institution.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and judgment skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification is required.
• High Five PHCD.
• Quest 2 and other related certifications are considered an asset.

There is a High Five PHCD course being offered on January 28, 2024. To register, please go to:

http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cityoforillia/Activity_Search/65771 

Hiring Day will be held on Saturday, February 17 and from 8:30am-2:00pm for successful applicants. You will be contacted directly if you are invited to attend one of these days. This day requires mandatory attendance to be considered for the position.

Work hours vary up to 40 hours per week and may include evening and weekend shifts. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an acceptable and current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check at their own expense prior to the employment commencement date.

Compensation for this position is $21.06 per hour. Interested applicants are invited to submit an application by January 29, 2024 at noon.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY APPLYING ONLINE. PLEASE CLICK THE “APPLY NOW” BUTTON BELOW 

Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia ON L3V 7T5.