Jobs and community involvement

Each campaign offers a wide range of opportunities in various programs and services such as:

• Aqua fitness instructor
• Arts instructor
• Beach volleyball support
• Camp coordinator
• Camp counsellor
• Counsellor to work with Special Needs Clientele
• Customer service representative
• Fitness instructor
• Heritage interpreter
• Lifeguard/Instructor
• Park supervisor
• Part-time maintenance worker
• Public skating attendant
• Program leader
• Sports Instructor
• Specialty sports/arts Instructor

Before you submit your application, review important facts and information. Refer to the How to apply for jobs online at the City of Ottawa.

The City of Ottawa does not accept unsolicited, late or incomplete applications. Apply online to all competitions that you are interested in and qualified for. We can only consider you for employment on the competitions you have applied to.

Important information

Police Records Check

All Parks, Recreation and Culture employees are required to provide a current valid Police Record Check as your employment involves working with the ‘vulnerable sector’ of the population. The Police Record Check is required at the time of the interview.

For information on how to obtain a Police Record Check, visit the Ottawa Police Service site.

Documents required prior to being hired

The following documents will be required upon request:

• Your Social Insurance Card
• Current Police Record Check (received within six months of date of hire)
• Direct deposit is mandatory so a void cheque or valid banking transaction form is required
• Proof of age – Candidates must be 16 years of age or older by the first date of employment
• Current qualifications/certifications as outlined in competition advertisement - original documents will be required at time of interview.

For all inquiries please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

Real training, real certificates, real experience!

The City of Ottawa offers a full range of leadership programs for youth 14 and up.

“My daughter really enjoyed the leadership camp. She learned so much, made some great friends, and recognized some strengths that she didn't even know she had.” Lori Kerrigan, mom of past participant

“It was amazing and rewarding to see how much the participants grew. I didn’t even recognize them by the end of the program.” Derek McDonald, leadership instructor

“It was a fun way to develop life lessons and skills, gain work experience and meet new friends.” Liane Geis, past participant

Advanced Leadership Program (ALP)

This program is aimed at youth 14 years and up and focuses on valuable pre-employment skills, hands on work experience in recreation (qualifies for the 40+ hours of community service), certification in High Five: Principle of Healthy Child Development, Standard First aid, CPR, and defibrillator training.

Volunteers 14 years or older can take part in:

• Administrative support
• Assisting with educational and public programs
• Artefact collections
• Costumed actors
• Customer service
• Exhibitions
• Gardening
• Heritage trades
• Photography
• Promotional outreach
• Prop and set building
• Research
• Sewing
• Tea service (Tea on the Lawn)

Some volunteer roles may require specialized skills, training, or knowledge. Prospective volunteers are encouraged to indicate relevant skills and training when completing their online application.

Browse our current volunteer opportunities or select a link below to learn more about your community museums! 

Locations

• Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot Street
• ​Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Cumberland*
• Fairfields Heritage House, 3080 Richmond Road
• Nepean Museum, 16 Rowley Avenue
• Pinhey’s Point Historic Site, 270 Pinhey’s Point Road, Dunrobin*

*Public bus routes do not service this site