City of Oshawa - Job posting: Temporary Part-Time Leisure Programs Assistant

Vacancy: Temporary Part-Time Leisure Programs Assistant  

Posting Number: V-193-25

Department:  OSCC 55+   

Location: Northview Community Centre, Oshawa, ON.

Posting Start Date: 2025/08/18    

Posting End Date:  2025/08/29 by 4:30p.m.

Employment Group:  CUPE 251   

Salary Grade:   02, $28.16 - $31.31

Standard Weekly Hours of Work:  up to 24   

Shift Work Required:  No

Job Description

Reporting to the Leisure Programs Manager, or designate, supports the delivery of continuing education, recreation, and special events programming at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres. The Leisure Programs Assistant is knowledgeable in agency programs and services, provides outstanding customer service, promotes programs, and works to resolve member complaints.

Responsibilities:

• Provide program set up and take down and monitor the safe participation of members
• Ensure participation requirements are followed, membership cards are current, drop-in fees are collected, attendance is recorded, and ‘fair play’ expectations are followed
• Provide strong customer service including working to resolve participant complaints, promoting programs, registering participants, and respond to inquiries
• Assist with statistics collection, creating displays, communicating with members in person, by phone and email
• Respond to emergencies and complete the appropriate forms and communications as needed
• Facility opening and closing as required

Requirements:

• Candidates must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Grade Twelve (12), and working towards a relevant certificate or diploma
• Preferred two (2) year college diploma in Recreation and Leisure, Gerontology, or Social/Human Services
• Minimum two (2) years working with older adults with preference given to those with experience in coordinating and supervising programs
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with a demonstrated interest in working with older adults
• Ability to work independently and possess personal qualities of maturity, tact and patience
• Intermediate skills and experience in Microsoft Office applications and related registration/database software (e.g. Intelli)
• Hold current Certification in Standard First Aid, CPR (Level C), and AED
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as scheduled

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

To be considered for this position, please email your application (cover letter and resume) to [email protected], clearly stating the position title in the subject line.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file.  Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

Applicants who are currently employed by the City of Oshawa are asked to clearly indicate their status as an internal applicant in their application. Please ensure that you check your email regularly to receive any correspondence.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.  Learn more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC.  If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.