Program Administrator, Inclusive Recreation

3 months ago


Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

Requisition ID: 14732
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services
Branch: City Wide Inclusive Recreation Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 18 months
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $71,715.28 - $83,909.28 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Ray Friel Ctr.,#1585 10th Line Road
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close: 25/09/2024

**JOB SUMMARY**
- Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.- You are responsible for all functions relating to the delivery of therapeutic recreation day programs, including the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program, the Variety West Program, and/or the Supported Community Enhanced Learning (SCEL) Program. You are responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day delivery of the intake/assessment process, therapeutic recreation, social and recreational aspects of the program.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Completion of 3 year university degree in psychology, sociology, therapeutic recreation, social work, education or related field- Minimum of 3 years of related experience working with special populations in social service agency, rehabilitation, clinical, or therapeutic recreation environment- Experience in supervision of staff and volunteer management**CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES**
- Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate- Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates- Valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated**KNOWLEDGE**
- Applicable federal, provincial, municipal legislation, policy/procedures
- Needs/abilities of special need populations
- Ethics, professional conduct/standards
- Risk management principles and practices pertaining to special populations
- Crisis prevention/intervention management
- Human resource/labour relations principles, including knowledge of collective agreements
- Knowledge of safe practices in prevention of transmission of communicable diseases
- Program/event planning, design, development and evaluation
- Facility management
- Documentation standards and practices
- Alternate communication methods/adaptive devices
- Network of social service agencies and community partners
- Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
- Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation tools: OHIO, Community Integration Scales, Factor R and AED

**COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

**Core Behaviours**
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.- Review the Core Behaviours.**Leadership Competencies**
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization.- Review the Leadership Competencies.**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW**
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to appli



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