Career Opportunities

Position Title: Recreation Worker (1-Year, Full-Time Contract – anticipated May/June start)

Position Description: This position will report to the Manager of Youth and Social Development. The Recreation Worker will devise and implement recreational activities under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator. The Recreation Worker is responsible for planning, setting up and leading activities, assisting participants with special needs, and maintaining recreational equipment as well as answering telephone calls, scanning files and correspondence, to assist the Recreation Department.

Major Responsibilities:

• Planning and organizing activity programs under the supervision of Coordinator/Manager
• Setting up activity equipment such as tables, instruments, supplies, electronics, etc.
• Maintaining and cleaning recreation equipment and facilities
• Assisting recreation staff in conducting sports, games and events
• Assisting participants during activities
• Performing administrative tasks such as filling out paperwork and answering telephones
• Ensuring participants’ safety
• Other responsibilities and directives as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience in similar role
• Comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Strong creativity and socialization skills
• Ability to work independently from time to time
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems
• Strong attention to detail
• Pre-employment Police Records Check
• Class G License and vehicle

Job Posting Closing Date: Applications consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3) references, must be received by 11:59pm Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Please direct your application to the attention of:
Human Resources – Recruitment
Email: jobs@fwfn.com
P: 807-623-9543 ext. 301
When hand delivering; ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.

We appreciate all applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.