Recreation Programmer- Community Engagement and Permitting

The Corporation of the • East Gwillimbury, ON

13d • Onsite

About The Position

East Gwillimbury, recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025 and Canada’s fastest-growing municipality, offers competitive wages, benefits, and prioritizes employee well-being through social events, wellness programs, and fitness facilities, alongside access to over 50 kms of trails. The Town is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. The Recreation Programmer for Community Engagement & Permitting, reporting to the Community Engagement and Permitting Coordinator, is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of permits within their focus area. This role also involves supporting the supervision and coaching of part-time staff and volunteers, and helping to increase facility awareness to encourage community permits for events, programs, and activities at the Town’s recreational facilities, parks, sport fields, and shelters.

Requirements

• Post secondary diploma in recreation leadership, event management or related discipline in the applied arts or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years demonstrated experience developing and delivering municipal community engagement activities, planning and delivering programs for diversified audience groups and recreation programs.
• Certifications in High Five Principles.
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s License.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR level C certificate.
• Knowledge of policy development, program planning, community development, capacity building and provincial/federal policy, regulations, and funding programs.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Employment Standards Act, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Occupiers Liability Act, the Day Nurseries Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and other safety/employee legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
• Due to the nature of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) satisfactory to the Town (Those 17 Years & Older) or the completion of Declaration of Minors – Working with Vulnerable Individuals Self Declaration Form (Those 16 Years and Younger) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ActiveNet an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the respective portfolio of program areas including: set up, execution and evaluation of events/programs/activities and/or facility bookings.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with internal Town staff and external contacts, regulatory agencies, government and non-government agencies and the public.
• Support the Coordinator in conducting facility interest surveys, analyzing results, research industry trends, and make recommendations on changes to seasonal programs/ special events and assist implementation.
• Support the recruitment, training, supervision and performance evaluations of staff and volunteers.
• Follow proper protocols and work in compliance with Town policies and legislated regulations; assist Coordinator to ensure staff are trained in appropriate Health & Safety areas. Follow established procedures to recognize abuse and at-risk participants in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.
• In absence of the Coordinator, oversee various functions in the assigned portfolio, in collaboration with the Supervisor, when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive wages and benefits
• prioritizes the mental and physical well-being of its employees through social events, wellness programs, and fitness facilities
• Employees also have access to more than 50 kms of trails to enjoy the beauty of EG while at work

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree