Position: Community Aboriginal Recreation Activator (CARA)

Term: 2-year contract, based on funding

Department: Community Centre

Salary: $18.00/hour

Hours: 35 hours/week, 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., Monday – Friday, flexible to work some evenings and weekends based on programming

Posting Date: May 24, 2023

Closing Date: June 6, 2023 at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and/or designate, the primary responsibilities for the CARA are to create a recreation plan; to facilitate and implement recreation programming and to enhance the capacity of the community to meet its sport and recreation needs for all age groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ontario Secondary School diploma or GED;
2. Post-secondary diploma, ongoing or complete in Recreation and Leisure or related field of study; OR
3. Minimum two (2) years employment experience in a similar capacity;
4. Experience monitoring and reviewing program budgets;
5. Workshop and/or facilitation experience, experience working with children and youth in leadership capacity, community development experience; an asset.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent (within 6-months) Vulnerable Sector CPIC, at own expense, prior to starting employment;
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.) OR letter from educational institution for ongoing studies, prior to starting employment.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. Cover Letter – must address the qualifications outlined;
2. Resume.

Submit all mandatory documentation to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.