Break Inclusion Support

Department Recreation & Culture Job Type Temporary Number of Positions 2 Affiliation Non-Union

Job Summary Reporting to the Program Supervisor – Inclusion, the Program Director – Inclusion, and/or the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Inclusion Support Staff are accountable for advocating, and providing individual support and adaptations for a child, youth, or young adult with special needs in a recreation program setting.

Develops and implements a daily/weekly action plan that will fully accommodate the support needs of your participant. Develops weekly professional and participant specific actionable goals. Assists in the development and implementation of adaptive programming for participants with special needs. Attends to the care needs (feeding, toileting, clothing changes, etc.) of participants with special needs. Ensures the safety and well-being of participants during program hours.

Dispenses and administers participant medication as required. Provides lifts and transfers for participants as required. Provides behaviour management. Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents/accidents and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures. Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues, and supervisors. Creates an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive program experience.

Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully, perform to the best of their ability, and learn new skills.

• Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 9 months to 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of programs and services.
• Previous experience working/volunteering with children, youth, and/or young adults with special needs (personal, professional or volunteer experience will be considered).
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Strong understanding of how to deliver personal care (clothing change, assistance in the washroom, etc.) to customers with dignity and safety.
• Self‑motivated, positive, confident and approachable.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR C certification (If hired, must be obtained by March 2, 2027).
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (If hired, must be obtained by March 2, 2027).
• Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check (with Vulnerable Sector screening) that is current (completed in the last 6 months), upon being hired.
• Must be available to work the full week of March Break (March 15 - 19, 2027) including mandatory training dates (Orientation, BMST, March Break Training).
• Nice to Have:
  Post‑secondary education in Recreation / Therapeutic Recreation / PSW/DSW / Social Work / Education program is an asset.

Compensation: $19.63 - $21.34 per hour*.

* Please note:

advertised pay rates are effective January 1, 2027.

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, various shifts between 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. May be required to work extended hours for before and after care from 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in addition to regularly scheduled hours.

The Town offers temporary staff access to a Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension - ).

• In-Person Group Interview – November 17, 2026
• Formal Interviews – November 18-25, 2026
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – February 18, 2027
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – March 4, 2027
• Corporate Training –…