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Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services is always searching for energetic and talented people to take on exciting challenges and contribute to our community. Our part-time job opportunities are a perfect way to gain valuable work experience and learn new skills. 

Before you submit your application, review 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.

Summer hiring 

Summer hiring opens the first of February each year and closes at the end of the summer recreation season in August. Those applying through this process are considered solely for summer hiring. A separate process is in place for the fall, winter and spring seasons. 

Opportunities: 

• Aquatic Cashier 
• Camp Counsellor * 
• Wading Pool Attendant 
• Aquatic Beach Ops Support 
• Children’s Art Asst (Visual Arts) * 
• Beach Volleyball Support 
• Camp Asst Coord 
• Inclusive Recreation Camp Counsellor * 
• Terry Fox Athletic Facility Ops Assistant 
• Inclusive Recreation Integration Support Worker 
• Heritage Leader * 
• Camp Coordinator 
• Coordinator, Camp Specialty 
• Wading Pool Supervisor 
• Inclusive Recreation Assistant Camp Director 
• Park District Coordinator 
• Inclusive Recreation Camp Director 
• Instructor I, Specialty 
• Aquatic Lifeguard * 
• Aquatic Waterfront Lifeguard * 

Fall, winter and spring hiring 

Competitions for fall, winter and spring hiring are open year-round. Interested candidates are required to apply to new competitions when they are posted in May. 

Opportunities: 

• Recreation & Culture Attendant 
• Service Representative I * 
• Program Leader, Recreation * 
• Program Leader, Arts 
• Program Leader, Inclusive Recreation 
• Program Leader, Sports 
• Public Skating Attendant * 
• Cardio/Weight Room Attendant 
• Service Representative II 
• Recreation Activities Coordinator 
• Counsellor, Inclusive Recreation * 
• Lifeguard* 
• Specialist, Introductory Sports * 
• Instructor, Introductory Arts * 
• Specialist, Heritage * 
• House Facilitator 
• Youth and Child Care Worker, Inclusive Recreation 
• Specialist, Intermediate Sport (Various Sports) 
• Specialist, Intermediate Sport (Ice & Inline Skating) 
• Instructor, Intermediate Arts 
• Trainer, Personal Fitness 
• Specialist, Therapeutic Recreation 
• Instructor, Fitness * 
• Aquafitness, Instructor * 
• Specialist, Advanced Sport 
• Instructor, Advances Arts 
• Program Administrator, Arts 
• Instructor, Specialized Fitness 
• Specialized Aquafitness Instructor 

* These competitions are open to candidates who turn 15 years of age by the end of the calendar year. 

Onboarding

Police Records Check 

Successful applicants must provide a valid Police Record Check within the last six months, depending on the position offered. Details about the type of Police Record Check required are available on the competition and will be confirmed by the hiring manager at the hiring stage. 

• Level 1 Criminal Record Check 
• Level 2 Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (applicants under the age of 18) 
• Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check 

For information on Police Record Checks, visit the Ottawa Police Service website. 

Documents 

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

• Social Insurance Number 
• Valid Police Record Check within the last six months. 
• Void check or direct deposit form from a banking institution in the applicant's name (please note that direct deposit is mandatory). 
• Proof of age (candidates must meet the minimum age requirement as outlined in the competition). 
• Current qualifications and certifications outlined in the competition (original documents may be requested). 

For any inquiries, please contact the HR Service Centre by email or by phone 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