## March Break Inclusion Support 2027-1Apply: On Site: Ajax Community Centre: McLean Community Centre: Audley Recreation Centre: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR DepartmentRecreation & Culture

Job Type
TemporaryNumber of Positions2AffiliationNon-Union Job SummaryReporting 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* Develops and implements a daily/weekly action plan that will fully accommodate the support needs of your participant.
* Develops weekly qualified and participant specific actionable goals.
* Assists in the development and implementation of adaptive programming for participants with special needs.
* Attends to the care needs (feeding, toileting, clothing changes, etc.) of participants with special needs.
* Ensures the safety and well-being of participants during program hours.
* Dispenses and administers participant medication as required.
* Provides lifts and transfers for participants as required.
* Provides behaviour management.
* Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents/accidents and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures.
* Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
* Creates an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive program experience.




* Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully, perform to the best of their ability, and learn new skills.Qualifications/Skills
* Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
* Minimum 9 months to 1 year of experience.
* Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of programs and services.
* Previous experience working/volunteering with children, youth, and/or young adults with special needs (personal, professional or volunteer experience will be considered).
* Strong behaviour management skills.
* Strong understanding of how to deliver personal care (clothing change, assistance in the washroom, etc.) to customers with dignity and safety.
* Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable.
* Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
* Current Standard First Aid with CPR C certification (If hired, must be obtained by March 2, 2027).
* HIGH FIVE
- Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (If hired, must be obtained by March 2, 2027).
* Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check (with Vulnerable Sector screening) that is current (completed in the last 6 months),



upon being hired.
* Must be available to work the full week of March Break (March 15
- 19, 2027) including mandatory training dates (Orientation, BMST, March Break 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
* Compensation: + $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
- Dates for March Break Camps
* In-Person Group Interview – November 17, 2026
* Formal Interviews – November 18-25, 2026
* Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – February 18, 2027
* Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – March 4, 2027
* Corporate Training – March 2, 2027
* March Break Staff Training – March 6, 2027
* Camps begin – March 15, 2027
* Camps end
- March 19, 2027

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:October 29, 2026

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