Love recreation, community, keeping things organized behind the scenes? The Township of Wellington North is looking for a Recreation Services Coordinator, for a temporary contract from approximately November 2026 until end of September 2027. This is a newly created position to meet the customer service needs of our community.

Why Work With Us:

At the Township, recreation is about more than programs and facilities, it’s about creating places, experiences, and opportunities that bring people together. As our Recreation Services Coordinator, you’ll be right in the middle of it all.

- Make an impact close to home.

- Enjoy plenty of variety.

- Get to know your community.

- Grow your skills.

- Join a cooperative team.

We believe our greatest asset is our people. That's why we're committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace where staff are empowered to grow, innovate, and succeed.

What You’ll Do:

- Be a friendly and knowledgeable first point of contact for residents, user groups, community organizations, and visitors.

- Help customers with program registrations, memberships, facility rentals, schedules, fees, refunds, and recreation services.

- Coordinate the administrative details behind recreation programs, facility bookings, tournaments, and community events.

- Keep registration systems, schedules, participant information, and departmental records organized and accurate.

- Work with recreation and operations staff to make sure facilities and programs are ready to go.

- Process recreation payments, balancing accounts and daily transactions, reconciling financial records, and preparing bank deposits.

- Assist with invoices, accounts receivable, revenue reporting, budget monitoring, and other financial administration.

- Help spread the word about what’s happening in Wellington North through website updates, social media, recreation guides, posters, newsletters, and other promotional materials.

- Support community events,



partnerships, sponsorships, and recreation initiatives.

- Pitch in on special projects and finding ways to make our recreation services even better.

What We’re Looking For:

- A College Diploma in Recreation, Office Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Event Management, Tourism, Community Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Approximately 6 to 12 months of related experience.

- Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

- Knowledge of cash handling, account reconciliation, bank deposit preparation, financial controls, and basic bookkeeping principles.

- Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn recreation registration (PerfectMind), website, social media, and other digital platforms.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.

- Experience working with volunteers, youth, community groups, or recreation services is an asset.

- Standard First Aid/CPR and a valid G Driver’s Licence are considered assets.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You…

- Are organized enough to keep the details straight but flexible enough to handle the unexpected.

- You enjoy working with people and know how to provide great customer service, even when things get busy.

- You’re comfortable working with numbers, handling payments, balancing transactions, and tracking down the occasional discrepancy.

- You can move comfortably between spreadsheets, registration software, emails, social media,



phone calls, facility schedules, and conversations with the public.

- Most importantly, you enjoy being part of a team and want your work to have a visible impact in the community.

Position Details:

- A combination of office environments and active recreation facilities based out of both Mount Forest and Arthur.

- Requirements to maintain flexibility in work hours, including evening, and weekend shifts, will be required. Working approximately 30 hours per week.

- This is a newly created temporary contract position, from approximately November 2026 to September 2027. This position was created to support the Township’s long-term organizational growth and strategic vision.

- Wage Range: $27.18 to $33.98 per hour

Apply Today!

If you’re looking for work where you can stay organized, connect with people, solve problems, and help make great things happen in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Interested applicants should visit our Careers section and apply online at www.wellington-north.com. For the full , please email [email protected]. Applications will be accepted in confidence until 12PM October 9, 2026.

The Township may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our HR team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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North is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for disabilities will be provided, upon request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Personal information in relation to the recruitment and hiring process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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