Overview
The Recreation Inclusion Support Facilitator plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and facilities to our military members and their families.
We promote and encourage people who require inclusion support to participate in a wide variety of activities offered throughout our communities. We believe that when members of the Canadian Armed Forces are able to take good care of themselves and their families, they can do better both at home and at work.
You will have an important portfolio, facilitating participation of people of varying abilities in the community activities of their choice. You will need to be a compassionate, empathetic and detail-oriented person who possess strong listening and oral communication skills to be successful in this role. Patience, a passion for helping people and being a team player are also essential attributes. You may be working with one participant or a group of children; all who need help and care to integrate and feel included. This means assisting with the development, planning and implementation of inclusive recreational activities for children with inclusion needs and assisting with personal care and health needs in a variety of settings including at the playground, gym, pool, washroom, at lunch and on field trips. You will ensure integration of participants into recreational programs by using assistive technology and resolving accessibility issues. Each day you will make a difference in the lives of participants and will be contributing to improving the quality of life for our military.
Qualifications
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in Child Development, Physical Education, Recreation or a related discipline AND some years of experience in a related field
OR
High school diploma AND/OR several years of experience in a related field
AND
Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification (successful completion by end of probation)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, an asset
Experience
In planning and organizing recreational and sports activities/programs for children and youth
In working with children and youth
In leading, supporting and delivering activities for children with inclusion needs
In alternate communication methods
In applying safety protocols and procedures
In working with children with behavioural disorders
In applying policies, procedures, regulations and applicable legislation
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Functional
Writing: Functional
Oral: Functional
OTHER INFORMATION
Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg).
As part of the selection process, the successful candidate must successfully complete a Reliability status security screening and Vulnerable Sector Check.
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
START DATE
Start date of June 22, 2026 and end date of August 28, 2026