MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- You have current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Heartsaver certificates OR you are willing and able to obtain certification upon hire
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
You have:
- Experience in facilitating diverse recreational programs.
- Training in kinesiology, physical education, or recreation leadership.
- Understanding of the correctional system to design effective programs.
- Ability to apply relevant legislation and policies for safety and security.
COMMUNICATION, FACILITATION, AND SUPERVISORY SKILLS
You have:
- Strong interpersonal skills to motivate inmates and communicate effectively.
- Proficiency in verbal diffusing techniques to manage behavioral issues.
- Supervisory skills and expertise in motivational and counseling techniques.
- Excellent writing skills and computer proficiency for reports and schedules.
ANALYTICAL AND EVALUATION SKILLS
You have:
- Experience in designing and implementing recreation program content.
- Effective planning skills for resource and facility management.
- Strong arithmetic skills for maintaining accurate counts and inventory.
DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
HOW TO APPLY:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
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