Careers

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Working for the City of Burlington

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

Location

This position is required to work in person at various sites across the City.  Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

The City of Burlington is accepting applications for Summer Program Leaders for the following camp areas:

• Summer Neighborhood Activity Program (S.N.A.P) – Inclusive day camp program for children aged 4-10 years.
• Youth Adventures – Inclusive programs for youth aged 9-14 years.
• Specialized Camps for Individuals with Disabilities –Day camp programs specific to Individuals with disabilities -offered with higher staffing to camper ratios and added supports with Specialized Instructors
• Park Play – Inclusive program run entirely outdoors in local parks to engage children in social and active programs – reduced times and days from Camps, allowing for more flexible schedule
• FLEX positions – flexible placements that permit more flexibility to program, location, and times – typically used to replace other staff when required, or for additional support at times

Summer Program Leaders report to the Recreation Programmer or the Recreation Coordinator and work at various locations throughout Burlington. Program Leaders can look to the Senior Leader, Specialized Leaders and Assistant Programmers for support, guidance and mentoring at times the Recreation Programmer is not available.  Positions run from July to the end of August, with occasional training hours in June. Hours worked at are anywhere from 0-40 hours per week with a maximum of 44. Please note that positions and schedules may vary based on program registrations and regulations around the current health situation.

Responsibilities

Summer Program Leaders are responsible for planning and implementing creative and varied programs to meet the needs and interests of all participants. Successful applicants will be responsible for the safety and supervision of participants both on and offsite and are expected to implement and participate in activities. Summer Program Leaders will assist with all aspects of camp while providing and coordinating a high-quality program. As an inclusive program for all abilities, all staff must be prepared to support all participants, including individuals with disabilities. Certain positions may require administrative support and/ or supervision of other program staff.

Requirements

Experience working with children ages 4-10 in a camp or recreational setting is an asset.  You can provide an experience of inclusivity to all ages and abilities. 

Your confidence and patience are complemented by strong communication, time management, and organization skills. You are creative and demonstrate both active learning and active listening. You have a keen awareness to and understanding of others’ reactions and behaviours.

Some physical exertion is required, which may include lift assistance or behaviour management techniques to participants. You are required to set up program space, which may involve light lifting (e.g., program equipment). 

Attendance and completion of all City of Burlington mandatory training – Current Training dates include June 8, 10, 11, 17 plus additional days specific to role or placement. Training dates subject to change due to Program needs. Additional requirements for training included in OTR.

You must be 15 years of age as of the start of July 3^rd, 2023.

Qualifications and Certifications

You have the following qualifications or are in the process of obtaining, at your own expense:

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR level C certification
• A clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check
• Behavior Management Systems Training (available through the City of Burlington)
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.

Additional Information

All City of Burlington staff are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City’s COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy.  For more information on this policy, please click on the following link: https://www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/career-opportunities.asp

Additional Opportunity

Community Gardens Assistant:  Monday, May 1 to Friday, June 30.  Same pay rate as Program Leader position ($.  Daytime flexible hours on a part time basis.  Physical work outdoors to maintain the grounds and flower beds of the common areas of one to five community gardens. Dress in weather appropriate clothing, hat and closed toe shoes.  Reporting to the Community Garden Coordinator.  Some safety training required in late April or early May.  Gardens are accessible by transit, or a personal vehicle.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

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