ottawa, on service counselor Jobs – 14 Openings This Week

Summer Student - Inclusive Recreation Camp Counselor (Revised)
City of Ottawa —Ottawa, ON
- $18.45–$19.94 an hour
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
2026 Job Inventory - Casual Child and Youth Counselor - Bilingual - Requisition No 01349
Children's Aid Society of Ottawa —Ottawa, ON
- $36.60 an hour
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- English
- Working with children
Behavioural Counsellor
Bairn Croft Residential Services Inc. —Orleans, ON
- $22–$23 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Wellness program
- Flexible schedule
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Executive Director (The Redwoods)
Spring Living —Ottawa, ON
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Nursing
- Management
- Dental care
- Vision care
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3d
CIMH - Mental Health Counselor
Inuuqatigiit Centre —Ottawa, ON
- From $56,500 a year
- Immediate opening
- CPR Certification
- Master's degree
- First Aid Certification
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Mental Health Providers - Canada
MindFi —Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Psychology
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Junior Camp Counsellor, Camp Smitty
BGC Ottawa —Ottawa, ON
- From $3,750 a year
- Contract
- Working with children
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Surgical Counselor
iCare Surgical Centre —Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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6d
Summer Student - Inclusive Recreation Integration Support Worker (Revised)
City of Ottawa —Ottawa, ON
- $19.94–$21.32 an hour
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
Licensed Insolvency Trustee, (Manager)
MNP —Ottawa, ON
- $95,000–$125,000 a year
- Bachelor's
- Quality Control
- Leadership
- Dental care
- Paid time off
11d
Sales Professional - Inside Sales
Maison Funeraire Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home —Ottawa, ON
- $17.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
Quick apply
Bilingual Guidance Consultant (Clinical EAP Intake and Triage) - REMOTE
ComPsych Corporation —Canada
- $43,000–$58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bilingual
- Customer service
- Master's degree
- Wellness program
- Dental care

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Summer Student - Inclusive Recreation Camp Counselor (Revised)

City of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON

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Job details

Skills

Bilingual
French
CPR Certification
Nursing
English
American Sign Language
Working with children
First Aid Certification
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Requisition ID: 20718
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $18.451 - $19.940 per hour (2026 rates of pay)
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close: 12/07/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

Under the guidance of a supervisor, you are responsible for assisting with all functions related to the delivery of summer camp programs to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp experience for special needs children/youth registered at the camp. You provide direct client care and intervention, and program adaptation. The programs may take place indoors, outdoors, or in a variety of locations. Work is performed in accordance with related legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Note: minimum age of 16 years is required for this Summer Student job.

Post-secondary Student - completion of first year college or university in Nursing, Developmental Services Worker, Recreation and Leisure, or related field

Note: Student must be returning to school in the fall

Minimum of 8 months but less than 1 year of related experience is required

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certificates

AODA Accessibility/IASR Training

Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate

Alternative Communication Systems (ASL- American Sign Language) training is desirable

Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

Children/Youth with special needs
Understanding the development and recreational needs of children.
Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance.
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Programming skills in crafts, sports, games, creative play, stories and music
Experience working with children and/or youth with special needs
Ability to operate any required tools/equipment
Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures
Ability to accompany and supervise participants in a variety of environments including aquatic
Lift and transfers procedures (as instructed and trained) to avoid participant or self injury
Ability to promote teamwork and to work independently when appropriate
Maintain a fun and safe environment
Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and programming planning skills
Interest or experience working with people with disabilities
Good judgment, leadership and team spirit
Shows initiative
Patient
Good role model
Trustworthy
Leadership skills
Reliable
Flexible, creative
Enthusiastic
Organized
Physically Fit and able to participate in active recreation activities
Proper attire and footwear

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

Review the Core Behaviours.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [email protected].

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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