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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

Summer positions 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 positions are updated every June and remain open until filled, while permanent and temporary full-time positions are posted throughout the year as needed.

Review how to apply for jobs online at the City of Ottawa. Apply online for all competitions that you are qualified and interested in; we can only consider you for employment in the competitions to which you have applied. Please note, the City of Ottawa does not accept unsolicited, late, or incomplete applications.

The following documents are required from successful candidates during the onboarding process:

• their Social Insurance Number;
• a void check or direct deposit form from the candidate’s banking institution and in the candidate’s name;
• their proof of age, as outlined in the competition;
• their current qualifications and certifications, as outlined in the competition;
• Police Record and Background Checks, valid within the last six months of the application date and specified in the competition details.

Position types

• Business and Technical Support Services
  • Arts and Heritage Development
  • Business Applications
  • Employee Administration and Training
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Partnerships, Corporate Advertising, Sponsorship
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Support
  • Workplace Wellbeing
• Complexes - Aquatics and Specialized Services
  • Aquatics Operations
  • Community Programs
  • Inclusive Recreation
  • Recreation Complex Operations
• Community Recreation, Culture and Support Services
  • Community, cultural, heritage recreation and sport programs
• Facility Operations
  • Facility management
• Parks and Facilities Planning

Recreation and cultural facilities

Recreation and cultural facility volunteer opportunities are available for individuals aged 14 and older.

• Before and after school programs
• March break camps
• Holiday​ camps
• Summer camps
• Community centre activities and programs

Museums

Museum volunteer opportunities are available for individuals aged 14 and older.

• 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

Theatres

Theatre volunteer opportunities are available for individuals aged 16 and older.

• Preparing meals and refreshments for artists
• Preparing the front of house for the patrons
• Folding and distributing programs
• Scanning tickets
• Assisting patrons to their seats
• Greeting patrons
• Assisting patrons with accommodation requirements
• Providing directions
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Assisting with the setup and tear down of the stage
• Assisting with scenery changes
• Assisting with sound/lights for performances
• Operating production equipment
• Setting up microphones and speakers