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Experience it – Ajax!&nbsp;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.&nbsp;With over 130,000 residents, Ajax's rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.&nbsp;2026 Inclusion Support for Summer Camps/PlaygroundsReporting 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.&nbsp;Job Description<ul><li>Develops and implements a daily/weekly action plan that will fully accommodate the support needs of your participant.</li><li>Develops weekly professional and participant specific actionable goals.</li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of adaptive programming for participants with special needs.</li><li>Attends to the care needs (feeding, toileting, clothing changes, etc.) of participants with special needs.</li><li>Ensures the safety and well-being of participants during program hours.</li><li>Dispenses and administers participant medication as required.</li><li>Provides lifts and transfers for participants as required.</li><li>Provides behaviour management.</li><li>Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents/accidents and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.</li><li>Creates an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive program experience.</li><li>Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully, perform to the best of their ability, and learn new skills.</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications/Skills<ul><li>Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.</li><li>Minimum 9 months to 1 year of experience.</li><li>Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of programs and services.</li><li>Previous experience working/volunteering with children, youth, and/or young adults with special needs (personal, professional or volunteer experience will be considered).</li><li>Strong behaviour management skills.</li><li>Strong understanding of how to deliver personal care (clothing change, assistance in the washroom, etc.) to customers with dignity and safety.</li><li>Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable.</li><li>Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.</li><li>Current Standard First Aid with CPR C&nbsp;certification (If hired, must be obtained by June 10, 2026).&nbsp;</li><li>HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (If hired, must be obtained by June 10, 2026).&nbsp;</li><li>Able&nbsp;to provide a clear Criminal Reference&nbsp;/Vulnerable Sector check that is current (completed in the last 6 months), upon being hired.</li><li>Must be available to work the full 9 weeks of Summer (June 29-August 28, 2026) including mandatory training dates (Orientation, BMST, Staff Training).</li></ul>&nbsp;Nice to Have<ul><li>Post-secondary education in Recreation / Therapeutic Recreation / PSW/DSW / Social Work / Education program is an asset.</li></ul>&nbsp;What is Offered to Staff&nbsp;<ul><li>Rate of Pay:&nbsp;$17.99 - $19.56 per hour.&nbsp;</li><li>Hours of Work:&nbsp;Monday to Friday, various shifts between 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</li><li>Town Perks:&nbsp;The Town offers temporary staff access to an Employee &amp; Family Service Program, Health &amp; Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan&nbsp;(OMERS pension -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.omers.com/" target="_blank">https://www.omers.com/</a>).</li></ul>&nbsp;Key Dates for Summer Camps/Playgrounds<ul><li>Active Interview – February 28, 2026</li><li>Formal Interview – The week of February 23-27, 2026</li><li>Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – May 7, 2026, May 27, 2026 or June 4, 2026</li><li>Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – May 14, 2026, May 21, 2026, or June 16, 2026</li><li>Corporate/Health and Safety Training – June 10, 2026</li><li>Summer Staff Training – June 13, 2026 and June 22-June 25, 2026</li><li>Camps begin – June 29, 2026</li><li>Camps end – August 28, 2026*</li></ul>*Contracts may be extended to end on September 4, 2026 for Camp Finale.&nbsp;How to ApplyIf this opportunity matches your interest and experience,&nbsp;go to the Town of Ajax website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ajax.ca/careers" target="_blank">www.ajax.ca/careers</a>&nbsp;and apply by 11:59 p.m. on January 18, 2026.Current Town of Ajax employees should log into their Workday account to browse and apply to job postings.&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer&nbsp;The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.&nbsp;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.If you would like to request content in an alternate format, please contact Human Resources by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@ajax.ca" target="_blank">careers@ajax.ca</a>.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.

Town of Ajax

2026 Inclusion Support for Summer Camps/Playgrounds

Camp Goodtimes provides children and youth affected by cancer and their families with an unforgettable summer camp experience in a medically supervised, safe, and supportive environment.&nbsp;We’ve&nbsp;been friendship-building and memory-making in British Columbia since 1985,&nbsp;and work with&nbsp;nearly 500&nbsp;participants&nbsp;each summer through our kids, family, and youth camps.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our programs&nbsp;offer a variety of volunteer opportunities including Arts and Crafts, Dining Hall, Host and Skip&nbsp;(Camp Counsellor) roles!&nbsp;If&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;passionate about supporting vulnerable communities,&nbsp;comfortable&nbsp;working with&nbsp;kids,&nbsp;and&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;the outdoors,&nbsp;we’d&nbsp;love to hear from you!&nbsp; &nbsp;We believe that time spent at camp allows kids to just be kids, away from their diagnosis. We are proud to provide programming that gives joy, confidence, support and hope&nbsp;for&nbsp;children with cancer and their families.&nbsp;We&nbsp;are currently seeking volunteers for our&nbsp;Kids Camp,&nbsp;Family Camp, and Teen Camp&nbsp;programs in 2026&nbsp;that run during the following dates.&nbsp;Family Camps&nbsp;At Loon Lake, in Maple Ridge BC&nbsp;&nbsp;• Tuesday, June 30 – Friday, July 3 …………………………………….Family Camp 1&nbsp;&nbsp;• Sunday, July 12 – Saturday, July 18……………………………… Family Camps 2 and 3&nbsp;&nbsp;At Camp Pringle, on Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island BC&nbsp;• Sunday, August 9 –Wednesday, August 12………………… Family Camp 4&nbsp;&nbsp;• Friday, August 21 – Thursday, August 27………………….…. .Family Camps 5 and 6&nbsp;&nbsp;Kids Camps&nbsp;&nbsp;At Loon Lake, Maple Ridge BC&nbsp;• Sunday, July 5 – Friday, July 10……………………………………Kids Camp 1&nbsp;• Monday, July 20 – Saturday, July 25……………………………. Kids Camp 2&nbsp;&nbsp;• Monday, July 27 – Saturday, August 1…………………………. Kids Camp 3&nbsp;&nbsp;Teen Camp&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At Camp Pringle, on Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island BC&nbsp;• Friday, August 14 – Wednesday, August 19&nbsp;&nbsp;We are proud to host Camp Goodtimes at two facilities throughout the summer. The first five weeks take place at the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest’s stunning Loon Lake Retreat Centre near Maple Ridge, BC and our last three weeks of programming take place at Camp Pringle on the shores of Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island. Transportation is provided from Vancouver to our Maple Ridge site&nbsp;and back as well as from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to our Vancouver Island site and back.&nbsp;Please note volunteers are able&nbsp;to drive&nbsp;their personal vehicles to&nbsp;site;&nbsp;parking is available but may be limited.&nbsp;&nbsp;Why We Need You&nbsp;&nbsp;The Canadian Cancer Society is proud to be a champion and voice for Canadians who care about cancer. We are committed to supporting and engaging people in communities across the country to prove that life is bigger than cancer. CCS is proud to be able to and continue to provide summers of joy, confidence, support, and hope for children and families&nbsp;impacted&nbsp;by the disease.&nbsp;Our camps are designed to foster independence, increase confidence, and create an environment of understanding and support.&nbsp;All Camp Goodtimes programs are offered at no cost to&nbsp;participating&nbsp;families.&nbsp;We need you to&nbsp;continue to&nbsp;provide the&nbsp;distinct&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;for connection&nbsp;Camp&nbsp;Goodtimes&nbsp;offers to&nbsp;all&nbsp;affected&nbsp;by the reality of childhood cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp;&nbsp;All volunteer applicants must be a minimum of 20 years of age by December 31, 2026.&nbsp;Those hoping to volunteer at Teen Camp must be a minimum of 25 years of age before the&nbsp;session's&nbsp;start date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Camp Goodtimes Volunteers are:&nbsp;&nbsp;Positive role models and leaders for campers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Self-motivated and&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;strong&nbsp;values.&nbsp;&nbsp;Excited&nbsp;to work in an environment that is focused on helping children build connections and realize their full potential.&nbsp;Team players&nbsp;and willing to support where needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible and comfortable working in a demanding environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our&nbsp;Investment&nbsp;&nbsp;We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our volunteers and provide accommodation and&nbsp;meals&nbsp;for all&nbsp;roles during the duration of&nbsp;their&nbsp;session.&nbsp;In addition, for all new volunteers there is a mandatory&nbsp;overnight&nbsp;training&nbsp;weekend session from June 6 – 7th&nbsp;2026&nbsp;at&nbsp;Loon Lake Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge. Transportation to and from Vancouver is provided. During&nbsp;training&nbsp;weekend, members of our staff&nbsp;and&nbsp;leadership team&nbsp;go through our camp schedules and&nbsp;provide you with all the tools necessary to set you up for success!&nbsp;Your Commitment&nbsp;&nbsp;Volunteers are expected&nbsp;to act with integrity,&nbsp;professionalism,&nbsp;and&nbsp;kindness&nbsp;during the duration of&nbsp;their&nbsp;session.&nbsp;They are&nbsp;expected to&nbsp;remain&nbsp;on-site during the&nbsp;entirety&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;selected session(s).&nbsp;Volunteers may attend multiple&nbsp;sessions,&nbsp;but it&nbsp;is&nbsp;recommended&nbsp;to&nbsp;start with one if&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;your first time volunteering with us!

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