Recreation Officer

Employer Name: Ministry of the Solicitor General

City: Kenora

Province: Ontario

Postal Code: P9N 1K5

Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 11:59 pm EDT (10:59 pm CST)

Hours of Work: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Type: Full-Time

Wages: $32.16 - $39.85 Per hour, Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

Join us in enhancing community safety and positively impacting the lives of individuals in custody while experiencing the allure of Kenora 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.

• 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.

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

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:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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

How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

1. You must apply online at – https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Apply.aspx?Language=English&JobID=230290
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job descriptionto make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Usto provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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.

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