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Temporary Part-Time Specialized Program Instructor - Inclusion - Fall 2026

City of Oshawa -
Oshawa, ON

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Job details

Part-time
$34.08–$35.13 an hour
2 days ago

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation
CPR Certification
Nursing
Customer service
Swimming
First Aid Certification
Organizational skills
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Number:

J0726-0269

Vacancy:

Temporary Part-Time Specialized Program Instructor - Inclusion - Fall 2026

Job Type:

Recreation Part Time

Job Location:

General

Job Category:

Recreation

Department:

Community and Operations Services

Union Group:

Exempt

Date Posted:

July 16, 2026

Closing Date:

August 16, 2026

Salary:

$34.08 - $35.13/Hour

Weekly Hours:

Up to 24

Shift Work Required:

Yes

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A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the City of Oshawa is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and cooperative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship.

Job Description

Reporting to the Inclusion Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting with the provision of recreation and leisure opportunities for participants with a wide range of disabilities. Your role will involve the planning, implementation, and facilitation of adaptive programming, and assisting with the integration of participants in typical recreation programs offered by the City of Oshawa.

What You Will Do

Plan, implement and facilitate adaptive programs for participants with disabilities.
Provide support to the Inclusion Support Instructors as needed
Complete participant observations City wide and provide suggestions to promote successful integration
Provide one-to-one inclusion support, as needed
Create resources such as communication boards, and visual schedules.
Complete research on diagnoses, best practice, current trends, and resources in the field of Therapeutic and Municipal Recreation
Liaison with community organizations to ensure alignment with the needs of the community, and to promote our adaptive programming

Provide feedback to the Inclusion Services Coordinator regarding program and participant integration
Suggest and implement program and environmental adaptations to create an inclusive environment
Maintain communication with caregivers as appropriate
Promote appropriate behaviour using learned strategies and acquired skills
Physically assist with lifts, transfers, toileting, and other needs as required
Ensure the safety, enjoyment and care of registered participants in City of Oshawa programs
Respond to first aid situations
Become familiar with City of Oshawa policies, procedures and emergency procedures and be able to implement such procedures (fire, power failure, building evacuation)
Report all incidents, accidents, issues and concerns to the Inclusion Services Coordinator
Complete all formal paperwork (accident, incident, complaint forms, weekly attendance)
Answer questions and inquiries, while providing effective customer service to registrants/patrons of the program
Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
Perform other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

Completed education or current enrollment in a related field is an asset (ie. Educational Assistant, Nursing, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Teacher, Therapeutic Recreation)
Experience supporting children and youth with diverse physical, cognitive, developmental, behavioural, sensory, and communication needs.
Previous volunteer or employment in a recreation setting is considered an asset
Ability to provide own transportation for travel between work locations as required
Must possess and keep current Standard First Aid & CPR ‘C’ qualifications (or be willing to obtain prior to starting employment)
Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
Demonstrate strong organizational skills to effectively oversee programming operations; strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges
Attend all mandatory staff meetings and trainings, including evenings and weekends
Ability to swim is considered an asset
Ability to ice skate is considered an asset

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

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

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.

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