Inclusion Support Worker 1

Job Type:

Contract

Department:

Hourly Wage:

$20.91

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

February 1, 2026

Openings:

45Position SummaryGET PAID TO PLAY Do you enjoy working with children and youth? Do you want to create memorable experiences for children in our community? Apply to be part of our Summer Camps 2026 team

What will you be doing?
As an Inclusion Support Worker, you will assist with supporting and integrating campers with disabilities 4 – 18 years of age, into our Summer Camp programs. You will provide campers with the opportunity to build friendships and learn new skills. This position reports to the Inclusion Coordinator.Major Job Responsibilities

What will you be responsible for?

• Providing one-to-one or two-to-one support to campers with disabilities, ensuring that activities are safe, fun and appropriate

• Leading activities within the KidsCAN adapted camp program, as outlined in the daily activity plan.

• Supporting our extended care periods (7:30-8:30am & 4:30-5:30pm) as required

• Utilizing the "All about me" camper profile provided by the Inclusion Coordinator to best meet the individual needs and adapt daily activities to ensure meaningful participation

• Assisting with tasks of behaviour management, personal care including; changing, toileting and feeding as required

• Acting as a swim buddy in the water during camp swims

• Following all established departmental safety standards and practices and Employee Code of Conduct

• Understanding of our standard operating procedures, and supporting the Inclusion Coordinator in applying the established rules and guidelines that oversee the safety and conduct of campers

• Communicating with parents/guardians about the camper's day. Sharing reminders, successes and challenges

• Reporting all accidents, incidents, concerns or site damage to the Inclusion Coordinator, ensuring all appropriate forms are completed

• Wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment as it relates to Occupational Health and Safety Act, and adhering to all established departmental safety standards and practices

• Performing all other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

What will we need from you?

• Ability to work a minimum of 6 weeks during July and August, at approximately 40 hours per week, up to a maximum of 44 hours. Actual hours may vary depending on program registration

• This position typically works full-day shifts, Monday to Friday, with standard hours of either 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Shift times may vary and can include extended care coverage, as outlined above

• Participation in all scheduled, paid training sessions — held during evenings and weekends in May and June — is mandatory and a condition of employment

• Attendance at all mandatory paid, bi-weekly staff meetings that occur outside of camp hours

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Minimum of 16 years of age

• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a children's camp environment

• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with persons with exceptionalities

• Knowledge of program adaptations and behaviour modification techniques

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills

• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) required

• Behaviour Management Systems Training (BMS) or equivalent is an asset

• Standard First Aid and CPR C certification required

• Able to perform all activities including but not limited to lifting a minimum of 50 pounds

• Able to swim and comfortable with supporting participants in the pool during camp swim

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, a Criminal Records Check (with Vulnerable Sector Screening if 18 years of age or older) must be submitted and approved prior to the first scheduled day of work. Please visit for more information

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development and Behaviour Management Systems training are required for this role.  Successful candidates will have the opportunity to attend this certification course as part of the Summer Camp training. 

Want to apply?

Interested applicants should apply online at under the Careers section by 11:59 pm on January 31, Please note, applicants should apply using only their own name and e-mail address.   

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Please check your email (and junk/spam folder) regularly. Preference will be given to candidates who can work the full summer.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.

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