The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for the position of

Senior Program Leader

Community Services Department

(Part-time position, up to 24 hours per week)

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and yet only moments away from the unspoiled, natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville (“Town”) offers an excellent combination of location, small town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within the County of Dufferin. Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a value based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employees’ success. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

The Community Services Department has a part-time opportunity available for the position of Senior Program Leader. Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Recreation Programs and Events, the Senior Program Leader will assist with the preparation and delivery of recreation programs and events. This position will also provide support and ensure that Program Leaders are providing positive and safe experiences that meet the needs of the participants and the community.

Job Duties:

• Assisting the Programmer, Recreation and Events with preparing program plans as required and instructs recreation programs with a focus on safe, quality, inclusive program opportunities; Ensuring HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development are incorporated into programs and be a good role model for program leaders and participants as a “Caring and engaging Adult”; Assisting senior staff with Program Leader training.
• Greeting program participants, completing program attendance, assisting with communication for program participants and/or parents/guardians; Planning and implementing innovative daily activities with a focus on safe, quality, inclusive programming to meet the needs and abilities of all participants.
• Following the health and safety policies and procedures of the Community Services Department and the Town.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of secondary education.
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience in a recreation or similar environment
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED
• HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Child Development is considered an asset
• Leadership skills related to working with children.
• Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment; Customer service skills when dealing with the public.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

Hourly Range: $27.15 to $31.77, Band 4 on the Town’s 2025 Pay Grid

Qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway, addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.