Description

We are an equal opportunity employer

The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive employer committed to equity, inclusion and diversity within its community and organization. We are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team.

We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process or in performing your position should you be selected please contact the Human Resources Division at careers@clarington.net.

Who we are

Clarington is one of eight municipalities in Durham Region. With a population of 105,000 people and growing, Clarington offers residents a blend of city living and rural charm. The corporation is made up of six departments that report through to the Chief Administrative Officer.

The Municipality of Clarington is an equal opportunity employer and a great place to build a career. We value teamwork, diversity and offer an environment where staff can grow and pursue advancement opportunities while making a difference to the community.

What the role entails

The Municipality of Clarington, Community Services Department is looking for dynamic, thoughtful, and resourceful staff to work with our day camp participants with exceptionalities. The Municipality provides support for participants who require additional assistance to be successful attending our day camp programs. Our summer day camps operate July 3 through September 1, 2023.

Responsibilities

The following responsibilities and duties of this position includes but is not limited to:

• Assist with program planning and implementation of daily camp activities; suggest/assist with implementation of program and environmental adaptations to create an inclusive environment.
• Assist in the daily supervision, safety, and interaction with participants providing direct support to campers.  
• Assist in the set-up, take down and clean up of supplies and equipment for daily activities.
• Communicate effectively with campers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• Lived experience as a person with a disability.
• Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age and exhibit maturity and responsibility.
• Customer service skills.
• Previous experience working / volunteering with or supervising children, specifically those with disabilities or other special needs, would be an asset.
• Must be able to legally work in Canada.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete scheduled training prior to camp beginning.

What we offer you

We offer the following for this position:

• Rate of pay: $15.50 per hour (2023 rate).
• Hours of work: Summer Day camp employment would be from June 1 to September 1, 2023, with 40 hours of evening/weekend training during the month of June, and up to a maximum of 40 hours per week during July and August pending successful day camp registration.

Additional information and requirements

Prior to starting the position, the successful candidate must provide, at their own expense, a current (within the last 180 days) satisfactory criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening, from a Canadian Police Information Centre. Applicants who have been employed with the Municipality within the last year and have provided a criminal reference check within the last 365 days are exempt from providing another criminal reference check.

How to apply

To view this position and to submit your application online, please visit www.clarington.net/careers. Applications will be accepted until February 21, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

This job competition number is File # 08-23

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Privacy

Applicant information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Director of Legislative Services by calling 905-623-3379.

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