Bring your energy and creativity to our dynamic team and make a real difference!Join us in enhancing community safety and positively impacting the lives of individuals in custody while experiencing the allure of
Sudbury a city where breathtaking scenery, a city with over 300 lakes, and where vibrant culture come together.
We are excited to welcome a passionate Recreation Officer to our dynamic team. In this role, you will design and implement diverse and engaging activities for offenders, addressing their physical, social, cultural, and educational needs.
About the job
• Plan, design, and execute innovative recreation programs and special events.
• Enhance existing programs to boost engagement and effectiveness.
• Deliver engaging programming through lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
• Coordinate logistics, including facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure security and safety during individual or group activities.
Discover more about this exciting opportunity, our impactful work, and our dynamic team by exploring the opportunity overview. Click opportunity overview to learn more and join us on this rewarding journey!
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You have current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Heartsaver certificates OR you are willing and able to obtain certification upon hire
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
You have:
• Experience in facilitating diverse recreational programs.
• Training in kinesiology, physical education, or recreation leadership.
• Understanding of the correctional system to design effective programs.
• Ability to apply relevant legislation and policies for safety and security.
Communication, Facilitation, and Supervisory Skills
You have:
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate inmates and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in verbal diffusing techniques to manage behavioral issues.
• Supervisory skills and expertise in motivational and counseling techniques.
• Excellent writing skills and computer proficiency for reports and schedules.
Analytical and Evaluation Skills
You have:
• Experience in designing and implementing recreation program content.
• Effective planning skills for resource and facility management.
• Strong arithmetic skills for maintaining accurate counts and inventory.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
Our managers foster a supportive and collaborative environment through open communication, an open-door policy, and regular feedback. They emphasize inclusivity, respect, and shared goals, empowering team members and adapting to individual preferences.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services