Inclusion Counsellor (4 vacancies) | Open Until Filled

File #: 2025-E-035
Position: Inclusion Counsellor
Classification: Contract Part-Time from May 4, 2026 until August 28, 2026
Weekly Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Number of Existing Vacancies: 4
Department: Recreation
Wage Information: $20.66 - $22.35 / hour based on relevant qualifications and experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Reporting to the Recreation Programmer or designate, the Inclusion Counsellor is responsible for providing one-to-one personal care and direct supervision of individuals with exceptionalities in a recreation program setting. The Inclusion Counsellor maintains a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants and supports recreation program staff in delivering high quality programs for all participants.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one personal care and direct supervision of participants with exceptionalities, including physical and cognitive disabilities, behavioral challenges, and/or emotional challenges.
• Assist participant with activities of daily living as needed based on the individual’s needs, including but not limited to feeding, dressing, toileting, and emotional regulation.
• Ensure the well-being and physical and emotional safety of participants and staff.
• Develop, plan, organize, and modify specialty instruction to accommodate the participant to ensure an inclusive experience.
• Provide guidance and support to fellow staff, and volunteers to ensure inclusive programming.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent. Enrollment in, or completion of, a post-secondary diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, Personal Support Worker, Child and Youth Care, or Developmental/Community Support Worker, is considered an asset.
• Experience working with children and youth with exceptionalities in a recreation or community environment is required.
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C.
• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in a recreation operation is considered an asset.
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development and HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Aging certification or willingness to obtain, an asset.
• Good working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and WHMIS 2015.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and to exhibit courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with the public, department officials and other members of staff. Ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements at all times.
• Good written and verbal communication, customer service, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to provide a current and acceptable vulnerable sector police record check.
• Possess the physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job.

Apply to this opportunity with your cover letter and resume, quoting File 2025-E-035 and your first and last name to: humanresources@bracebridge.ca.

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We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Bracebridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to meeting its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Questions regarding collection of information or accommodation should be directed to the Corporate Services Department at (705) 645-5264.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and will be used to determine employment eligibility.