Community Program Supervisor - Adapted & Inclusion

Community Program Supervisor – Adapted & Inclusion

Apply for the Community Program Supervisor – Adapted & Inclusion role at City of Markham.

CA $83,137.00/yr – CA$/yr.

The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 5th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes and Statista Inc. In 2025, the City of Markham is ranked 2nd among municipalities in Canada and 12th overall for Government Services. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as well as our fiscal accountability.

More than 366,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

Applications are now being accepted for the full time Community Program Supervisor – Adapted & Inclusion in the Recreation Department of the Community Services Commission. Please provide your cover letter and resume by January 14, 2026
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Recreation Program Supervisor – Adapted & Inclusion assists in leading City‑wide adapted and inclusion services. This position designs, develops, implements and supports the delivery of recreation adapted summer camps and programs, as well as inclusion and behavioural services. The Supervisor oversees staff recruitment, supervision, training, scheduling and performance evaluation for assigned staff. The role also supports outreach initiatives on behalf of the Recreation department to increase community participation and awareness of programs and events, as well as addressing day‑to‑day inquiries from the community.

The Supervisor serves as a lead resource for adapted and inclusion programs and services at the City of Markham, acting as a main point of contact for behavioural crisis management, assisting in researching and developing services that align with current trends, liaising with community partners and delivering training in areas such as disability studies, child development, and behaviour management.

Hours of work: 35 hours, including shifts in evenings and weekends.

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of adapted and inclusion programs, including summer camps. Design, develop, and implement adapted programs; provide one‑to‑one participant support when needed.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, City standards, and policies.
• Complete required documentation (behavioural data, incident reports, program summaries).
• Assist with budget development, monitoring, and identifying capital needs.
• Forecast community needs using demographics and trends to maximize participation.

• Coordinate and direct adapted/inclusion programs across the City.
• Support staff in understanding participant needs and inclusion best practices.
• Respond to and resolve escalated behavioural crises and emergencies.
• Collaborate with staff to create and implement individual support plans; monitor and adjust strategies.
• Liaise with participants, parents/guardians, and external stakeholders to arrange appropriate placement and support.

• Oversee recruitment, supervision, training, scheduling, payroll, and performance evaluations.
• Provide specialized training and coaching on inclusion and behaviour management.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture through empathy, adaptability, and communication.
• Lead by example in applying inclusion best practices and conflict resolution strategies.

• Support outreach initiatives to increase community participation and awareness of programs.
• Act as liaison for City advisory groups and committees (e.g., Accessibility, Mayor’s Youth Council).
• Represent the City with community stakeholders to assess needs, trends, and resources.

• Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

• College Diploma or Trade Certification in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Social Work, Child and Youth Worker, Autism and Behavioural Science, Child Psychology or a related discipline.
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