Neighbourhood Program Assistant (Gardens & Activations)-NC404

London, Ontario is a growing and vibrant city. Our municipality is home to almost 500,000 residents, and welcomes all to live, work and play. Our employees take pride in working for a well-run city that offers exceptional amenities, services and programs for our residents. Londoners love our urban trails, outdoor parks and events, recreation programs and our thriving arts, music and culture scene!

The City of London has implemented the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) division with the mandate to create and sustain action-focused, positive, and lasting systemic change in the City of London so that race or membership in an equity-denied group does not predict one’s access to opportunities or ability to engage whole heartedly in the London community. To learn more about The City of London’s commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, visit the ARAO website.

Title : Neighbourhood Program Assistant (Gardens & Activations) – NC404

Job Close Date : Feb 08, 2026

Internal Close Date : Feb 08, 2026

File Number : 3363

Employee Group : Casual

Service Area : Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services

Division : Community Development and Grants

Job Type : Casual

# of Openings : 1

Role

Reporting to the Manager, Neighbourhood Development and Support, the Neighbourhood Program Assistant – Gardens and Activations is responsible for providing support to programs and services provided by the Neighbourhood Development and Support team, including the London Community Gardens program and neighbourhood park activations. This casual position works as part of a team indoors and outdoors helping to enhance London neighbourhoods through engagement and community connections.

Job Responsibilities

• Support, liaise with and communicate effectively with residents, neighbourhood groups, and City of London staff.
• Visit community garden sites on a regular basis, complete routine checks, and work with Neighbourhood Development and Support and Parks Operations to ensure gardens are operational and well‑maintained throughout the season.
• Support the registration, orientation, and closing processes for gardens.
• Assist event organizers, residents, neighbourhood groups, and City of London staff to support successful events and activations in municipal owned spaces, including set‑up and tear‑down.
• Respond to email and phone communications in a thoughtful and timely manner.
• Keep accurate and detailed records.
• Attend evening and weekend functions / events, as required.
• Ensure all City of London policies and practices are followed.
• Demonstrate commitment to anti‑racism, anti‑oppression, and human rights through practices and interactions with community partners, employees and individuals and support programs and initiatives that reflect this commitment.
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Health and Safety legislation and programs; actively promote a culture of safety.
• Perform other duties as guided by the Coordinator, Community Plans and Programs and the Manager, Neighborhood Development and Support.

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Other Information

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