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Site Leader, Play in the Park (Summer 2026)

Req ID: 27976 
Vacancy Type: Seasonal

Number of Positions: 10  
Closing Date: 04/13/2026

Job Summary

Working for the City means you are part of something big, something special! You will be part of a team of engaging, enthusiastic, and dedicated people that are committed to collaborating with one another to deliver on our commitment to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Mississauga.

Enthusiasm for working with children is the name of the game! We provide creative and unique speciality programs to meet the diverse needs of each local area. We provide an inclusive drop in program experience where program personnel will be required to work with participants with different needs including children with disabilities, children with behaviour challenges, newcomers, and language barriers. You will make a difference in your community and will leave a lasting impression on the children and youth who attend the program.

 

Here are our tenative Play in the Park locations:
 

Barondale Green Park

Brickyard Park

Brookmede Park

Ceremonial Green Park

Community Common Park

Forest Glen Park

Hillside Park

Lisgar Fields Park

Neebin Park

Rosebush Common Park

Serson Park

Shawnmarr Park

Union Park

Victory Park


 
Employees can be assigned to any location within Mississauga or re-deployed to various locations, shifts and/or assigned a variety of job responsibilities on a day-to-day basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor or Designate, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and delivery of a comprehensive outdoor program as developed by the Recreation and Culture Division to meet the needs of staff and participants and to ensure adequate safety while facilitating physical and leisure activities. Site Leaders can be responsible for multiple program sites and are responsible for their own transportation between parks. 

 

  • Provide an inclusive outdoor program experience which includes working with participants with different needs (i.e. children with disabilities, children with behaviour challenges, newcomers, and language barriers).
  • Assist to develop and implement in cooperation with the Coordinator and Program Supervisor, the objectives and philosophies of the Play in the Park program through quality instruction and staff and customer relations.
  • Work in conjunction with the program supervisor and staff to prepare program outlines, daily activities and special events, program supplies and additional programming requirements.
  • Provide on-site support, assistance and coaching and developing program staff and volunteers.
  • Assist with the safe arrival and/or departure of participants. Maintain and oversee accurate administrative, attendance, and other administrative tasks for all participants.
  • Effectively provide quality customer service and act as a knowledge resource to parents, participants, volunteers, and co-workers.
  • To conduct safety checks of program equipment and park areas daily. Clean up and store equipment appropriately at the end of the day.
  • Effectively and in a timely manner, communicate with the Play in the Park Coordinator with regards to all aspects related to facilities, staffing participants, equipment, supplies or anything that would impact the quality and safe delivery of day to day operations of the programs.
  • Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Wiling to work in an outdoor park environment for the duration of the contract. Ability to travel between multiple park locations within the city for time-sensitive work-related travel. Access to a personal vehicle preferred.
  • Will have a Secondary School Diploma or working towards one.
  • At least 16 years of age by May 1, 2026
  • Must possess a valid Emergency First Aid and CPR B or Standard First Aid and CPR C (Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross Society,  St. John’s Ambulance or the Canadian Ski Patrol) certification (must be recognized by WSIB) by May 1, 2026. The award must be current during the employment period.
  • Must possess a valid HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification by May 1, 2026
  • One year of experience working with children in a recreational setting.
  • A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted by May 1, 2026

Additional Information

Hourly Rate:

  • Staff will be paid minimum wage on an hourly basis for attending required trainings or meetings.
  • Employment Period is from May 1 - September 4, 2026
  • Training for this position will be in mid-May. Dates are TBD and all trainings are mandatory.

    Please note: Full-time hours are not guaranteed. Hours are dependent on sufficient program registration.

Applications are being accepted online only. Please note that you will be completing a questionnaire as you submit your application. Please fill this out completely. You will receive a receipt via e-email confirming that your application has been successfully sent.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $18.69 - $22.25
Grade: PB
Hours of Work: up to 40 hours per week
Work Location: Civic Centre
Organization Unit: CMS/Play N Park
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Program Delivery
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing candidates for some positions, however, it is not being used for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates. 

Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.

If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.

If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

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 complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will 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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