Requisition ID: 14732
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services
Branch: City Wide Inclusive Recreation Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 18 months
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $71 715,28 - $83 909,28 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Ray Friel Ctr.,#1585 10th Line Road
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close: 25/09/2024
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.
You are responsible for all functions relating to the delivery of therapeutic recreation day programs, including the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program, the Variety West Program, and/or the Supported Community Enhanced Learning (SCEL) Program. You are responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of the intake/assessment process, therapeutic recreation, social and recreational aspects of the program.
Completion of 3 year university degree in psychology, sociology, therapeutic recreation, social work, education or related field
Minimum of 3 years of related experience working with special populations in social service agency, rehabilitation, clinical, or therapeutic recreation environment
Experience in supervision of staff and volunteer management
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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 during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
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