Recreation and Wellness Worker

  • CompanyOneida Nation of the Thames
  • Job TypeOther
  • Required ExperienceMinimum two (2) years employment experience in a similar capacity, an asset.
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline06/05/2024

Job Description

Position: Recreation & Wellness Worker (2 positions)                                Term: Permanent Full-TimeDivision: Community and Social Services/Community Centre                  Salary: Competitive salary rangeHours: 35 hours per week, 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., Monday – Friday, flexible to work some evenings and weekends based on programming Posting Date: May 23, 2024                                                                                              Closing Date: June 5, 2024 at 4:30p.m. JOB SUMMARY:   Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation & Wellness Worker is responsible for supervising, leading, and implementing programs and events, communicating with program participants to identify needs and interests, implementing behavioural management strategies, and encouraging participation in all program activities.The Recreation & Wellness Worker will ensure programming and events support social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development while following relevant policies and procedures.This position is responsible for the safety, security, and wellbeing of program participants. MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION: A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.Resume.  REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:The successful candidate must submit a Vulnerable Sector CPIC (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:Post-secondary diploma in Child & Youth Care, Recreation & Leisure Services, Social Service Work, or related field of study.Minimum two (2) years employment experience in a similar capacity, an asset.Experience monitoring and reviewing program budgets, an asset.Workshop and/or facilitation experience, experience working with children and youth in leadership capacity, community development experience, an asset.

How to Apply

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION: A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.Resume. REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:The successful candidate must submit a Vulnerable Sector CPIC (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.). 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.