Why Clarington

Clarington is a place of possibilities.

With a population set to double by 2051, Clarington is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Durham Region with more than 107,000 people across four urban centres and 14 hamlets. Clarington offers a perfect blend of urban living and country charm and is known for its thriving energy and agriculture sectors, historic downtowns and as a great place to live, work and play.

Our people enjoy a collaborative work environment, work-life balance, and are at the forefront of community impact. We value accountability, integrity and respect, and are committed to fostering equity, inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Together, we are striving to enhance the quality of life for residents today and for future generations who call Clarington home.

The future is bright – and working with the Municipality of Clarington means you can help shape it. How will you make your mark?

Position Snapshot

Clarington is growing and our workforce is, too!

The Municipality of Clarington, Public Services Department is looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff to provide leadership and supervision in a safe and enjoyable environment for our seasonal recreation programs. The Program 1 position reports to the Supervisor, Community Programs – Recreation and Inclusion. Recreation programs operate from September 2025 to June 2026.

What you’ll be doing

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implementing and supervising registered and drop-in recreation activities
• Adapting programming where required to meet the needs and abilities of all participants.
• Providing assistance to participants, including appropriate first aid.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, parents, and supervisors.
• Respond to general inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensuring participant safety by completing program reports, checking and reporting on any safety hazards.

What you bring

The successful candidate:

• Candidates must be at least 16 years of age, with demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Experience working with children would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.
• Proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” certification would be an asset at time of interview. Successful candidates must obtain a Standard First Aid and CPR “C” certificate at employee’s expense prior to commencing employment.
• Certificate in High 5 Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) would be an asset at time of interview. Successful candidates must obtain a PHCD certificate at employee’s expense prior to commencing employment.

Additional Requirements

A current (within the last 180 days) satisfactory criminal reference check, from a Canadian Police Information Centre. Applicants who have been employed with the Municipality within the last year and have provided a criminal reference check within the last 365 days are exempt from providing another criminal reference check. Successful candidates will be required to provide a CPIC every two years at their own cost.

What we offer

• Rate of pay: $17.72 per hour (2025 rate).
• Hours of work: Successful candidates will be required to complete scheduled training prior to the start of programs and must be able to work evenings and weekends, up to a maximum 24 hours per week.

We are an equal opportunity employer

The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive employer committed to equity, inclusion and diversity within its community and organization. We are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team.

We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process or in performing your position, should you be selected, please contact the Human Resources Division at careers@clarington.net.

Ready to apply?

Please submit your application online by August 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Privacy

Applicant information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Municipal Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 or by phone at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109.