Recreation Officer

2 months ago

Milton, Canada Ministry of the Solicitor General Full time

Consider a rewarding career in correctional services and join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody and keeping our communities safe.

As a Recreation Officer, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a balanced (physical, social, cultural, educational) recreation program for inmates with diverse needs and security requirements.

**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

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**What can I expect to do in this role?**:

- Participate in the planning, design, implementation and facilitation of institutional recreation programs and special events
- Recommend changes to improve existing programs and events
- Provide instruction including lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in recreational activities
- Arrange for facilities, equipment, and materials required for recreational activities
- Ensure security, control, and safety standards are maintained while organizing, coordinating, leading and implementing individual or group recreational activities
- Provide for the care, custody and control of inmates including responding to emergency situations
- Prepare incident/occurrence, accident and injury, and other reports

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**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- You have current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Heartsaver certificates OR you are willing and able to obtain certification upon hire

**Specialized Knowledge and Experience**:

- You have experience facilitating a variety of recreational programs including instructing and guiding participants in physical, social, cultural and/or education recreation activities
- You have training and knowledge in kinesiology, physical education, or recreation leadership
- You have understanding of the correctional system and environment in order to design and plan recreational programs and activities to meet the needs of inmates

**Communication, Facilitation, and Supervisory Skills**:

- You have interpersonal and influencing skills to encourage inmates to participate in scheduled recreational activities as well as effectively provide program information and instruction
- You have knowledge of verbal diffusing techniques in order to handle behavioural problems and altercations
- You have demonstrated supervisory skills as well as knowledge of motivational and counselling techniques
- You have writing skills and proficiency with computer software to prepare routine reports and activity schedules

**Analytical and Evaluation Skills**:

- You can participate in the design and implementation of recreation program content, including the selection of required equipment/material
- You have planning skills to ensure resources and facilities are available for recreational activities
- You have arithmetic skills to maintain accurate offender counts and equipment inventory

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 English Permanent, 655 Martin St, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions**Schedule**:
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- 4.7**Category**:

- Corrections and Enforcement**Posted on**:

- Tuesday, November 7, 2023**Note**:
Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
- Employees working in congregate living settings may be required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (ref

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