When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options. Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play—all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city.

The City of Guelph is looking for hardworking, creative & motivated individuals who enjoy working with children, creating and participating in recreational activities, and want to be part of a team to make summer fun for children and families in Guelph.

Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator – Programs, successful candidates will plan and deliver fun and dynamic programmed activities for children of all abilities at a City of Guelph Summer Camps and Outdoor Park Programs.

Positions Available

• Inclusion Camp Team Leaders
• Inclusion Camp Counsellors

Why join our team

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Chance to work in and learn about multiple areas of recreation
• Paid trainings
• Inclusive work environment
• Become a leader in our community

How you’ll spend your summer

• Developing and delivering fun and dynamic program activities for children of all ages and abilities.
• Assisting with all aspects of programming including planning, set up/take down, running programs, active participation and evaluation.
• Working in a team to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.Providing group and/or individual support for campers with disabilities, who need assistance integrating into recreation camps.Working creatively and cooperatively to modify and adjust programming activities to ensure inclusive participation of all children.Providing assistance with personal care and behavioural strategies as appropriate to support participation needs.
• Taking appropriate action to deal with incidents/accidents and emergencies, providing timely communication with Supervisors.

Qualifications

• Currently in high school or attending post-secondary education, with an interest in gaining further experience in child development, recreation or social services field.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Previous experience with program planning, development and implementation.
• Adaptable, patient, and innovative approach to work.
• Able to work at various locations across the city.
• Valid CPR Level C and Standard First Aid (or willing to obtain upon hiring).
• A satisfactory Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check is required at time of offer.
• Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and in a changing team environment.
• For Inclusion Facilitator Role only: A valid Class G or G2 drivers licence with two years driving experience and a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.

Work Hours

Inclusion Camp Team Lead and Inclusion Camp Counsellors:

• Seasonal position, with training hours in June
• Full-time hours starting last week of June and ending August 30, 2024
  (Mon-Fri; between 8:15 a.m-5:15 p.m approx. 40-42 hrs/wk).

Rate
$17.60-20.13 per hour

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by May 5, 2024. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.