Join our team
The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services Department offers many opportunities for energetic and talented candidates looking to take on new challenges. Variety, growth, and benefits are just a few reasons why the City of Ottawa is consistently ranked as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers!
Whether you are a student, recent graduate, mid-career professional or semi-retired, there are part-time, full-time, temporary and seasonal positions posted throughout the year that fit many schedules. Some part-time competitions are open to candidates who turn 15 years of age by the end of the calendar year. Criteria appears in the application process on the job website.
Once you are onboard, you will have access to a range of professional development opportunities within the City of Ottawa.
Summer recruitment
Temporary summer jobs with full-time hours are posted in February and competitions remain open until filled or the end of August.
Year-round recruitment
Permanent year-round part-time jobs are updated every June and remain open until filled, while permanent and temporary full-time positions are posted throughout the year as needed.
Benefits of working with us
- Reputable employer focused on community needs
- Paid training
- Job security
- Pay increases
- Shift premiums
- Pensionable service
- Union representation
- Citywide job opportunities
Job opportunities
- Aquafitness Instructor (Part-time)
- Instructor, Fitness (Part-time)
- Lifeguard (Part-time)
- Program Leader, Sports (Part-time)
- Program Leader, Recreation (Part-time)
- Program Leader, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)
- Service Representative I (Part-time)
- Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Part-time)
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