Recreation Worker Summer Camp 1-1 Support Leader

As the largest city in the Fraser Valley the City of Abbotsford serves 166000 residents located on the traditional territories of the Semá : th Mathxwí and Leqá : mel first peoples.

Abbotsford is a vibrant cultural and economic hub home to the Abbotsford Canucks and Abbotsford International Airport. As we continue to grow we are committed to building strong partnerships and innovating urban design.

At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer meaningful career opportunities that make a difference within the local community. Join us in creating a sustainable livable city where everyone can thrive!

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The City of Abbotsford is looking for creative and caring individuals with a keen interest in recreation the outdoors and a passion for working with children. This is a seasonal position for the duration of our Summer Camps up to 40 Hours a week dependent on program registration. The term of the position is 10 weeks beginning June 23 2026 and ending Aug 29 2026.

The purpose of this position is to support summer camp children with developmental and / or intellectual disabilities with participating in a variety of activities during their enrollment in our summer day the role the Summer Camp Support Leader works with the Summer Camp Programmer & Summer Camp Supervisor to create a supportive and inclusive camp experience. The Summer Camp Support Leader works one-on-one with a child who requires additional support during their days in camps.

Duties :

• Facilitate relationships between the child and other children camp leaders and supervisors that encourage others to include the child in the daily activities
• Assist the child in any tasks required to enable them to be included
• Identify strategies modifications and / or providing a safe alternative activity during camp
• Communicate any issues or concerns to the Camp Programmer to assess what kinds of support / additional tools may be needed to create the best experience for the child in camp
• Building strong and respectful relationships with the child their family and other leaders
• Report safety hazards and respond to first aid incidents

Qualifications :

The applicant / incumbent will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening in order to work in this position and must report to their manager if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.

The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such we encourage applications from individuals from all genders backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Salary : $21.34- $25.11per hour plus the appropriate percentage in lieu of benefits.

Posting Closing Date : March31 2026- applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 21 - 25