PARKS & RECREATION ASSISTANT
The Municipality of Temagami is currently seeking applications for a Part time 1-Year Contract Parks & Recreation Assistant
Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator / Facility Operator, the Parks & Recreation Assistant will support the delivery of recreation programs, arena operations, and municipal facility services. This role requires evening and weekend availability.
Key Duties:
- Assist with recreational and cultural programming.
- Support special events, including set-up and tear-down.
- Carry out facility maintenance and janitorial duties.
- Support arena operations including cleaning, ice maintenance, canteen services, and skate sharpening.
- Run ice programming such as public skating and pickup hockey.
- Assist and learn the operation of the ice resurfacer.
- Conduct daily checks and assist with the operation of the chalet and water system.
- Perform regular inspections and upkeep of municipal assets including the arena, chalet, parks, outdoor sports facilities, recreational swimming areas, walking trails, the Temagami Tower, and related amenities.
- Support grounds keeping tasks such as garbage collection, grass maintenance, gardening, and general upkeep of public spaces.
- Support basic asset management practices by tracking facility and equipment condition and use.
- Provide assistance with facility rentals and community activities.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required.
- Experience in recreation, facilities, or events considered an asset.
- ORFA courses in ice plant maintenance would be an asset.
- Willingness to learn ice resurfacer operation and asset management practices.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Valid driver’s license and First Aid/CPR certification considered assets.
- Vulnerable Sector Check required.
Details:
This is a part-time contract position for one year. Evening and weekend work will be required and my require overtime hours.
Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence prior to Monday November 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm. To the attention of:
Municipality of Temagami
Attention: Sabrina Pandolfo
P.O. Box 220, 7 Lakeshore Drive
Temagami, Ontario, P0H 2H0
Phone: (705) 569-3421
E-Mail: projects@temagami.ca
We thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.
In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), accommodations are available to applicants upon request throughout the selection process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
