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Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada’s first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued. Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.
Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, Inclusion and Support Services, the Recreation Lead, Inclusion and Support Services is responsible for the oversight and delivery of inclusion and volunteer programs citywide, as well as the development and improvement of operational processes. Provides leadership and guidance with the hiring of staff, including scheduling, maintaining staff attendance records and sitting in on interviews. Coordinates and delivers training as it relates to program needs.Monitors staff performance and provides ongoing coaching, addresses and takes action on staff performance issues, including directly administering or assisting with disciplinary measures. Ensures divisional and corporate service standards as well as health and safety procedures are followed and maintained in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations, AODA and Employment Standards Act. Public Pool Regulations and related legislation.
• Four (4) year University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Recreation and Leisure, Therapeutic Recreation, Mental Health, Behavioural Sciences or suitable equivalent or related experience.• Willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification Trainer Certification from an accredited association within 1-year upon hire.• Minimum of four (4) years related experience preferably providing inclusion and support services in a municipal and/or recreational environment and at least one (1) year supervising part-time seasonal staff.• Hold and maintain High five: Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.• Hold and maintain Standard First Aid, CPR Level C, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certifications.• High energy team player capable of multi-tasking and coordinating several significant portfolio initiatives successfully.• Proven ability to work independently on a wide range of duties and job functions in a high paced and stressful environment.• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, interpersonal, staff development skills; demonstrated budget management skills.• Demonstrated ability in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters involving Police and social service organizations.• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, etc.),• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written including drafting correspondence, presentations, media and reports. Demonstrated ability to research and gather information.• Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to set priorities and meet required deadlines with conflicting demands and changing priorities coupled with problem solving and analytical skills.• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with internal staff, consultants, the public and other government agencies.• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing direct inclusive programming, implementing program adaptations, behaviour management and physical intervention techniques.• Comprehensive knowledge of trends, issues and strategies in diversity, inclusion, human rights and equity in the workplace.• Ability to analyze issues and problems, evaluate alternative solutions and develop sound conclusions, recommendations and courses of action.• Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to working under stressful conditions set priorities and meet required deadlines with conflicting demands and changing priorities coupled with problem solving and analytical skills.• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and balance multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities.• A valid Ontario ‘G’ driver’s license, in good standing, with access to a reliable vehicle for corporate use.• Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability in, the City's core and leadership competencies and functional core competencies.• Successful candidate must provide a "Vulnerable Sector Check" from an accredited Police agency in Ontario, prior to employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.