Department Recreation & Culture Job Type Temporary Number of Positions 6 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.

- Develops and implements a daily/weekly action plan that will fully accommodate the support needs of your participant.
- Develops weekly professional 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 explicit 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.

Compensation

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.
- A defined pension plan (OMERS pension -

Key Dates for March Break Camps

- Promotional Interviews – Week of November 23, 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

Please note: This posting is for the purpose of returning camp staff to express the

📌 2027 Inclusion Support for March Break (Ajax)
🏢 Town of Ajax
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