Employment Opportunity - Casual Program and Event Staff

Posting Date: June 3, 2026
Job Type: Casual
Work Location: Nick Smith Centre Wage: $20.21 - $23.77 / hour Hours: Days, evenings, weekends

Reporting to the Program and Event Supervisor, the Program and Event Staff will provide operational support by providing direct leadership to various recreational programs offered by the Town of Arnprior’s Recreation Department, for all segments of the community.

The primary responsibilities for this position include (but not limited to) the following:

• Provide support to respective Recreation Staff including but not limited to the Director of Recreation, Program and Events Supervisor, Aquatic and Facility Services Supervisor, Recreation Programmer, key volunteers, fellow Program and Event Staff and facility maintenance staff.
• Perform direct instruction and leadership for a variety of recreational and sport programs offered by the Recreation Department. These programs may include but are not limited to working Youth Club and Older Adult Club programming, recurring / weekly programs, holiday and special camps, school year camps, and other program and event work as required.
• Responsible for providing ongoing customer service to all participants of Town programming and always maintaining a positive and professional manner.
• Provide general maintenance of the facility during events, by conducting regular checks of facility equipment, and by reporting any unsafe conditions, damage, and/or vandalism to the Program and Event Supervisor, facility staff or other supervisory staff.
• Assist with special events setup, operation, and teardown including but not limited to assisting members of the public with directions or any inquiries they may have, preparing and operating activities for the day, grounds control, including clean-up, and other tasks as required by the specific event.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable Provincial and Municipal legislations and regulations including the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, and in accordance with internal Town policies and procedures.
• Protect the health and safety of others and oneself by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately, using personal protective equipment as required by the nature of the position, and attending all relevant in-services training regarding occupational health and safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have as a minimum the following qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to always maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with clients, staff, volunteers and the general public.
• Ability to work with all age groups (Children, Adults, Seniors, etc.)
• Physically capable of performing general labour and maintenance duties.
• Capable of following safe work practices and procedures.

Asset Qualifications:

• First Aid and CPR-AED Certification.
• Previous occupational health and safety knowledge.
• Previous experience facilitating recreational programs.
• High Five Training

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application by 3:00pm on June 26, 2026 quoting Program & Event Staff attention to Human Resources:

• Mail: Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin St. W. Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8
• E-mail: hr@arnprior.ca

The Town is committed to maintaining an equitable work environment and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process please email the Human Resources Officer at hr@arnprior.ca

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only the candidate selected for an interview will be contacted. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.