2026 Inclusion Support for Summer Camps/Playgrounds

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The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. With over 130,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.

2026 Inclusion Support for Summer Camps/Playgrounds

Reporting to the Program Supervisor – Inclusion, the Program Director – Inclusion, and/or the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Inclusion Support Staff are accountable for advocating, and providing individual support and adaptations for a child, youth, or young adult with special needs in a recreation program setting.

Job Description

• Develops and implements a daily/weekly action plan that will fully accommodate the support needs of your participant.
• Develops weekly professional and participant specific actionable goals.
• Assists in the development and implementation of adaptive programming for participants with special needs.
• Attends to the care needs (feeding, toileting, clothing changes, etc.) of participants with special needs.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of participants during program hours.
• Dispenses and administers participant medication as required.
• Provides lifts and transfers for participants as required.
• Provides behaviour management.
• Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents/accidents and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures.
• Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Creates an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive program experience.
• Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully, perform to the best of their ability, and learn new skills.

Qualifications/Skills

• Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 9 months to 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of programs and services.
• Previous experience working/volunteering with children, youth, and/or young adults with special needs (personal, professional or volunteer experience will be considered).
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Strong understanding of how to deliver personal care (clothing change, assistance in the washroom, etc.) to customers with dignity and safety.
• Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR C certification (If hired, must be obtained by June 10, 2026).
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (If hired, must be obtained by June 10, 2026).
• Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference /Vulnerable Sector check that is current (completed in the last 6 months), upon being hired.
• Must be available to work the full 9 weeks of Summer (June 29-August 28, 2026) including mandatory training dates (Orientation, BMST, Staff Training).

Nice to Have

• Post-secondary education in Recreation / Therapeutic Recreation / PSW/DSW / Social Work / Education program is an asset.

What is Offered to Staff

• Rate of Pay: $17.99 - $19.56 per hour.
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, various shifts between 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. May be required to work extended hours for before and after care from 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in addition to regularly scheduled hours.
• Town Perks: The Town offers temporary staff access to an Employee & Family Service Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension - https://www.omers.com/).

Key Dates for Summer Camps/Playgrounds

• Active Interview – February 28, 2026
• Formal Interview – The week of February 23-27, 2026
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – May 7, 2026, May 27, 2026 or June 4, 2026
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – May 14, 2026, May 21, 2026, or June 16, 2026
• Corporate/Health and Safety Training – June 10, 2026
• Summer Staff Training – June 13, 2026 and June 22-June 25, 2026
• Camps begin – June 29, 2026
• Camps end – August 28, 2026*

*Contracts may be extended to end on September 4, 2026 for Camp Finale.

How to Apply

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, go to the Town of Ajax website at www.ajax.ca/careers and apply by 11:59 p.m. on January 18, 2026.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process.

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Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.