Summer Student - Inclusive Recreation Camp Counselor

Requisition ID: 20718
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $18.451 - $19.940 per hour (2026 rates of pay)
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close: 06/09/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

Under the guidance of a supervisor, you are responsible for assisting with all functions related to the delivery of summer camp programs to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp experience for special needs children/youth registered at the camp. You provide direct client care and intervention, and program adaptation. The programs may take place indoors, outdoors, or in a variety of locations. Work is performed in accordance with related legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Note: minimum age of 16 years is required for this Summer Student job.

Post-secondary Student - completion of first year college or university in Nursing, Developmental Services Worker, Recreation and Leisure, or related field

Note: Student must be returning to school in the fall

Minimum of 8 months but less than 1 year of related experience is required

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certificatesAODA Accessibility/IASR TrainingCrisis Prevention/Intervention training certificateAlternative Communication Systems (ASL- American Sign Language) training is desirableErgonomic Lifts and Transfers training is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

• Children/Youth with special needs
• Understanding the development and recreational needs of children.
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Programming skills in crafts, sports, games, creative play, stories and music
• Experience working with children and/or youth with special needs
• Ability to operate any required tools/equipment
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures
• Ability to accompany and supervise participants in a variety of environments including aquatic
• Lift and transfers procedures (as instructed and trained) to avoid participant or self injury
• Ability to promote teamwork and to work independently when appropriate
• Maintain a fun and safe environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and programming planning skills
• Interest or experience working with people with disabilities
• Good judgment, leadership and team spirit
• Shows initiative
• Patient
• Good role model
• Trustworthy
• Leadership skills
• Reliable
• Flexible, creative
• Enthusiastic
• Organized
• Physically Fit and able to participate in active recreation activities
• Proper attire and footwear

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.