Junior Recreational Programs Assistant

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The Ontario Science Centre delights, informs and challenges the communities we serve, enriching people's lives and understanding through engagement with science of local, national and global relevance. Since 1969, the Ontario Science Centre has welcomed more than 50 million visitors, with an interactive approach that was the model for science centres around the world. It is a venue for public dialogue about science and society, aiming to inspire a lifelong journey of curiosity, discovery and action to create a better future for the planet.

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About the job

Recreational Program participants experience a science and technology adventure full of exciting exploration and discovery, in fun, hands-on settings. We require enthusiastic Junior Recreational Program Assistants (RPAs) to assist in the supervision of children and delivery of recreational programs. Senior and Junior RPAs will work as a team to facilitate science-related activities in a safe, organized, and engaging manner to children and youth attending programs including camps and birthday parties. Some Statutory holiday work and extended hours on a rotational basis may be required. Other tasks may be required as assigned by Supervisors.

Please note that these positions are irregular/on-call with no guarantee of hours, and may include evening, weekend and Statutory holiday work during natural school breaks.

Note: The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• All candidates must be certified in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C prior to the start of employment and maintain certification throughout employment
• Top candidates will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Screening Sector check for this position.
• Availability during natural school breaks (i.e. March Break, winter break, summer, P.A. days, statutory holidays etc.)

Communication Skills

• Working knowledge of camp and recreational program environments in order to conduct active/circle games, icebreakers, songs etc. and related recreational experiences such as coaching and dramatic arts
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills to deliver science content.
• Ability to adapt presentation language level, style, pace and illustrative examples to cater to a wide range of learning abilities/styles

Customer Service

• Proven commitment to customer service and visitor care
• Ability to interact with children of different ages, that have different learning styles/abilities, and/or special needs
• Ability to interact with caregivers and visitors in a professional, responsible and respectful manner as a representative of the Ontario Science Centre

Leadership Skills

• Motivation to work in a team setting
• Demonstrated dependability, reliability and initiative

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.