NOTICE OF VACANCY
RECREATION PROGRAMMER - INCLUSION
Recreation Services Department
This position is responsible for creating, developing and implementing inclusion recreation programs, services and/or special events that meet the needs and interests of the residents of the City of Barrie. Specifically, this position oversees the delivery of inclusion recreation programs; assesses and evaluates inclusion recreation programs; and networks, liaises and partners with various stakeholders to coordinate, facilitate and collaborate in the delivery of inclusion recreation programs, services and special events. Overall, this position plays an integral role in reducing the barriers to recreation programs within the City of Barrie in order to provide a more accessible and inclusive recreation environment for individuals with disabilities and/or unique needs.
Applicants must have:
Key Qualifications:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Two (2) year College Diploma in recreation, recreation therapy, therapeutic recreation, mental health, behavioural sciences or related discipline; One (1) year College Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation or related discipline is preferred
- Behavioural Management System (BMS) Certification from an accredited association, organization and/or institution
- HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate from HIGH FIVE® National
- Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks
- Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business
Experience
- Three (3) years of experience (five (5) years’ experience is preferred) in a recreation work environment, including two (2) years of experience (three (3) years’ experience is preferred) working with individuals with disabilities/unique needs
- Demonstrated experience utilizing behaviour management techniques and physical intervention techniques
- Demonstrated experience working with the families of individuals with disabilities and/or unique needs
- Demonstrated experience providing direct inclusive programming and/or implementing program adaptations to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- General knowledge of federal and provincial financial aids and supports for individuals with disabilities and/or unique needs is preferred
- Advanced knowledge of the following standards, regulations and legislation:
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); Human Rights Code
- Intermediate computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and desktop publishing software
- Basic computer literacy utilizing time and attendance software is preferred
- Availability on a rotational basis to assist with after-hour inquires/situations, attend evening/weekend meetings or special events
The 2016 pay range is $58,640.40 to $70,252 per year ($32.22/hr to $38.60/hr). The hours of work are 35 hours per week. For full details regarding this position, please visit our website at www.barrie.ca.
Should you not meet the key educational qualifications for this position but have extensive directly related work experience, please see the City’s Education Equivalency Procedure to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. For further information, please visit our website at http://www.barrie.ca/City%20Hall/Employment/Pages/opportunities.aspx or Current Opportunities
Please submit your resume electronically by quoting file #I-16-15 Recreation Programmer - Inclusion (MS Word format only; quote file number in subject line), by Wednesday, June 22, 2016 to: E-mail hire.me@barrie.ca Human Resources Department, City of Barrie, P.O. Box 400, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4T5.
The Corporation is seeking a friendly, personable, dedicated, enterprising and results-oriented leader. The City of Barrie provides a dynamic operating environment and working conditions. We thank all applicants and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and will be used to determine employment eligibility. Questions regarding collection should be directed to the Human Resources Department at 705-739-4202.
