Job Description

Important: Do not apply to this job opportunity if you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete an online scheduling form

The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Req ID 61896 Job Category General Interest Job Type: Temporary, Part-time Hourly Rate: $ 20.74 Number of Positions: TBD Start Date: TBD Work Location: Toronto Island District: Toronto/East York Season: Summer Duration: TBD Shift Information: TBD Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation Section: PFR CR Community Recreation Posting End Date: 03/01/2026

Responsibilities:

• Provides customer service to rental patrons at the boathouse operation on Toronto Island.
• Teaches safety procedures and boat handling for each patron.
• Informs boat renters about safety equipment, policies and procedures.
• Patrols lagoon system to ensure safe boating practices are being followed.
• Assists customers in selecting appropriate boats and equipment.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the operation.
• Performs cash handling/balancing.
• Monitors the safety of the patrons using the facility.
• Takes proactive steps to prevent incidents related to boating activities.
• Places boats in water for customer and removes/stores boat.
• Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and comply with Divisional/City Policies and Procedures.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 16 years of age.
• Must produce original current National Lifesaving Society Certification
• Toronto Port Authority Harbour license, Pleasure craft Operators certificate, ORCA
• Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

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Accommodation: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at recjobs@toronto.ca, quoting the Requisition ID and the job title. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughout its hiring process. Please visit Hiring Policies and Statements (toronto.ca) for further details.

Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check. For Recreation Worker positions, we are only able to consider candidates who obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check. Once an applicant is given a conditional offer of employment, we will obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check for applicants who reside within the City of Toronto. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.