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Recreation Program Assistant
Casual Part-time, Multiple Vacancies
Posted: Monday, April 29, 2024
Job Number: RCSPT-24-08
Job Type: Casual Part-time, Up to 12 Months, Non-Union
Position Closing Date: Monday, May 27, 2024 at 11:59pm
Choose Barrie
The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.
Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.
Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.
The Opportunity
Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.
Under the general guidance and direction of the Programmer and Supervisor of Recreation Programs, the Recreation Program Assistant (PT) provides support to the recreation programs process and the day-to-day operations of the Recreation and Culture Services Department. Specifically, this position provides assistance to the Recreation Programmer and Supervisory team, providing support with various administrative, programs/events, communications, and general tasks associated with recreation programs. Furthermore, this position meets assists with tracking or repairs of program/training equipment. Additionally, this position receives, responds to, or redirects inquiries, questions, or complaints by phone, email, and in person, from internal and external contacts regarding recreation programs. Overall, this position plays an integral role in supporting recreation programs and the Recreation and Culture Services Department and enabling the delivery of comprehensive event programming services.
Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job
Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Two (2) year College Diploma in Marketing, Event Management, Tourism Management, Recreation and Leisure Services, Public Relations, or related discipline
Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs
- Position Equivalency Code: C
Experience
- Two (2) years of cumulative part-time experience or one (1) year of full-time experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability
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Demonstrated Ability to:
- interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environment
- maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
- maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
- work independently with minimal supervision
- work under pressure to meet deadlines or peak period workloads
- Intermediate skills include: Customer Service; Interpersonal; Problem Solving; Research; Teamwork; Time Management; Written Communication
- Basic computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and the Internet
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, or holidays
Conditions of Employment
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*
*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Procedure. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.
Other Important Information
Hours: The normal hours of work are up to and including 24 hours per week with a varying schedule to support business demand.
Wage: This is a casual part-time non-union position with the following 2024 pay range:
- Hourly Pay Rate: $24.61 to $33.38
Location: Allandale Recreation Centre (190 Bayview Drive, Barrie), East Bayfield Community Centre (80 Livingstone Street East, Barrie), Peggy Hill Team Community Centre (171 Mapleton Avenue, Barrie).
How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the Job Description by emailing RCS.Recruitment@barrie.ca.