Seasonal Inclusion Support Staff – Eligibility List

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is inviting applications for the casual position of Seasonal Inclusion Support Staff in Parks and Recreation. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Inclusion Support Staff supports persons in Fall, Winter and/or Spring and is responsible for working with participants for the duration of the season. Weekly duties may include greeting participants, speaking to parents/guardians (if applicable), personal care, adapting activities, providing 1:1 support for the camper and ensuring open communication in the needs of the participants. Responsible for actively engaging in the program along with the participant and adapting the activity as necessary. Reports to the Community Recreation Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• Experience working with individuals with special needs.
• Previous experience working with preschoolers/children/youth in a recreational setting an asset.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

• Current certification in Workplace First Aid.
• Successful completion of all training requirements (Including WHMIS) prior to start date.
• Screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Record Check.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please Note: An Eligibility List may be established from this competition. Vacancies that are not filled internally will be filled from this Eligibility List. The list would/will be effective for 6 months and could be extended, as required.

COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Valuing Diversity, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Initiative, Decision Making.

WORK STATUS: Casual/Seasonal.

HOURS OF WORK: Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule.

SALARY: Non-Union, $19.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay).

WORK LOCATION: Various Community Recreation Centres in HRM, listed below.
Bedford/Hammonds Plains Community Centre, Beechville/Lakeside/Timberlea Community Centre. Captain William Spry Community Centre, Chocolate Lake Community Centre, Citadel Community Centre, Cole Harbour Recreation Centre, Dartmouth North Community Centre, Findlay Community Centre, Gordon R. Snow Community Centre, Horizon Community Center, Lebrun Community Centre, Musquodoboit Harbour Community Centre, Needham Community Centre, Sackville Sports Stadium, Sackville/Lucasville, Sheet Harbour, St. Andrew’s Community Centre, St. Mary’s Boat Club.

CLOSING DATE: This posting will be used to create an Eligibility. Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Thursday, February 11, 2027.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax