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Start and End Date: Mid-May to July 1, 2027.

Job Summary

We are looking for outgoing recreation enthusiasts to join our high‑energy team! Enjoy a creative, energetic and nature‑filled work environment where we encourage attendees to embrace and use the recreation opportunities in Markham.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Communicate and promote recreation programs, services and initiatives.
- Coordinate and participate in safe and developmentally appropriate activities with event attendees.
- Setting up, attending, and tearing down all activations at events across Markham.
- Events are indoor/outdoor and must be able to work in varying weather conditions.
- Ambassadors may be required to stand for long periods of time.
- Work with the Community Outreach Team to maintain marketing and promotional material.
- Assist Community Outreach Team with management of volunteers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Must be available on May 23, June 4, June 11, June 14, June 20, July 1, September 12 and every Wednesday from July 8 to September 2 and additional special events on weekends throughout the summer.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
- Must provide a VSC (Vulnerable Sector Check) in good standing and valid.
- Must be able to travel within Markham to festivals and events.
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
- Must provide a valid Standard First Aid & CPR certificate.
- Experience with communications, marketing and/or outreach is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work and engage with children.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire,



motivate and have passion for interacting with the public to promote recreation services.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a group setting.
- Demonstrated proactive, self‑starter that can complete projects with minimal supervision.
- Excellent public speaking skills is an asset.
- The ability to communicate in another language is an asset.

Core Behaviours

- Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
- Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
- Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
- Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
- Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
- Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self‑management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

Vacancy

Replacement Vacancy

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier‑free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier‑free hiring process.

We thank all applicants who have applied. However, only those applications selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Recreation Outreach Ambassador (Markham)
🏢 City of Markham
📍 Markham