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Camp Counsellor- Play in the Park

Req ID: 26540
Vacancy Type: Part-Time 
Number of Positions: 1  
Closing Date: 04/25/2025

Job Summary

Are you interested in working for the City of Mississauga?
 

Do you enjoy working with children and in an outdoor park environment?
 

We have the job for you! Apply to be an Outdoor Play in the Park Leader today!

 

Please note:  We will be interviewing for this position as vacancies occur and therefore the posting may be removed earlier than the date advertised depending on business needs. 

 

Tentative Park Locations for 2025:

Morning Locations (9-12pm):

  • Ceremonial Green Park (600 Ceremonial Drive)
  • Union Park (6627 Tenth Line West)
  • Brookmede Park (2254 Council Ring Road)
  • Rosebush Common Park (4890 Creditview Road)
  • Shawnmarr Park (770 Queen Street)
  • Serson Park(1100 Pelham Avenue)
  • Victory  Park(3055 Victory Crescent)

 

Afternoon Locations (1-4pm):

  • Barondale Green Park (200 Barondale Drive)
  • Hillside Park (1311 Kelly Road)
  • Neebin Park (635 Kaiser Drive)
  • Kennedy Park 3505 Golden Orchard Road

 

All Day Locations (9-12pm; 1-4pm):

  • Brickyard Park (3061 Clayhill Road)
  • Community Common  Park (355 Princess Royal Drive)
  • Lisgar Fields (3805 Doug Leavens Boulevard)

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide an inclusive, safe and fun outdoor half day play in the park experience for participants to participate in sports, crafts, games, outdoor fun, and more.
  • Staff are required to provide their own transportation between park locations, if working a full day.
  • Work as part of a team to support goals and values of the play in the park program through quality instruction, excellent customer service and staff relationships.
  • Plan and implement activities and provide instruction to meet the needs of all participants.
  • Provide instruction and ensure planning and preparation for all activities, outdoor games, and sports related to the play in the park program are carried out successfully.
  • Supervise participants at all times and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years of age by the start of the outdoor play in the park employment session (June 1st, 2025)
  • By June 1, 2025 successful candidates must provide (at their own expense): **These are required to work but not to apply!**
    • Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR B or C certification (must be recognized by WSIB) which must remain current during employment period.
    • HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.
    • Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted. This is a condition of employment.
  • Enjoy working with children; previous experience is an asset.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.

 

Check out more information on recruitment timelines here: Additional Information

 

Special Instructions
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Hourly Rate/Salary: 18.23 - 21.71
Hours of Work: up to 40 hours per week
Work Location: 201 City Centre Drive
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery
Non-Union/Union: Non Union



We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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