JOB ID# 31620 - 2026 Recreation Summer Students: NEW APPLICANTS
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason
- Job ID #31620 - 2026 Recreation Summer Students: NEW APPLICANTS
- Union: Non-Union
- Vacancy Type: This posting is for existing vacancies.
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on MARCH 25th, 2026.
- Duration: Approximately 2 Months (End of June - End of August)
RECREATION SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS:
We offer three (3) exciting summer student positions:
- CAMP COUNSELLOR
- SUPIE COUNSELLOR
- WADING POOL ATTENDANT
Position details have been listed below.
ROLE: CAMP COUNSELLOR
Hours: Monday to Friday up to 42.5 hours per week
Duration: June 15 - August 28, 2026
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Camp Counsellors plan and deliver programming activities and games for a group of 8-10 children aged 4 to 12. They follow a daily schedule and participate in programming, including swimming, outdoor activities, and offsite trips. Camp Counsellors work as part of a camp team at a recreation centre location. They also complete administrative duties, including attendance tracking, weekly planning and daily reports.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?
- Previous experience organizing activities for children aged 4-12 in a camp setting
- Must possess and maintain current certification in "Standard" First Aid with CPR Level "C". (This must be clearly identified on your resume.) All "Standard" First Aid certificates must be issued by a training agency recognized by the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB). Please refer to the WSIB website wsib.on.ca for approved providers. At time of assessment, you will be asked to provide proof that you possess the required certificate(s).
- Must be able to obtain HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification provided by the City of Hamilton certification prior to first scheduled shift.
- Must be sixteen (16) years of age within 2026 calendar year
ROLE: SUPIE COUNSELLOR
Hours: Monday to Friday - 24 -35 hours per week (Weather Dependent)
Duration: June 15 - August 28, 2026
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Working outside all day, Supie Counsellors plan and deliver programming activities and games in a local City of Hamilton park. They also complete administrative duties, including attendance tracking and daily reports.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?
- Previous experience organizing activities for children aged 4-12.
- Must possess and maintain current certification in "Standard" First Aid with CPR Level "C". This must be clearly identified on your resume. All "Standard" First Aid certificates must be issued by a training agency recognized by the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB). Please refer to the WSIB website wsib.on.ca for approved providers. At time of assessment, you will be asked to provide proof that you possess the required certificate(s).
- Must be able to obtain HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification provided by the City of Hamilton prior to first scheduled shift
- Must be at least fourteen (14) years of age at time of application
ROLE: WADING POOL ATTENDANT
Hours: 24 to 30 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
Duration: June 15 – August 28th, 2026 (Dundas Driving Park – September 7th, 2026)
WADING POOL LOCATIONS: Andy Warburton, Beemer Park, Dundas Driving Park, Gage Park, Jesse Patterson, Powell Park.
WHAT’S INVOLVED?
Wading Pool Attendants monitor wading pools located throughout Hamilton. They perform pool maintenance, including draining and filling the pool, cleaning the pool area of debris and maintaining chemicals, ensure that the lifesaving equipment is maintained and available, enforce wading pool rules and respond to customer inquiries in a professional manner, perform rescues and first aid within accordance of certification standards, report known or potential hazards, maintenance concerns, and unsafe conditions immediately to the Aquatic Supervisor or designate, complete appropriate documentation as required including pool log, attendance, accident and incident reports, work in accordance with the provisions of applicable health and safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?
- Must have a current Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion certification or higher aquatic certificate.
- Must possess and maintain current certification in "Standard" First Aid with CPR Level "C". This must be clearly identified on your resume. All "Standard" First Aid certificates must be issued by a training agency recognized by the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB). Please refer to the WSIB website wsib.on.ca for approved providers. At time of assessment, you will be asked to provide proof that you possess the required certificate(s).
- Must be at least fourteen (14) years of age at time of application.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
NOTE 1: Vulnerable Sector (VS) Check or Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (CRJM) Check - All summer student positions within the Recreation Division require a Vulnerable Sector (VS) Check, or for those under the age of eighteen (18), a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (CRJM) Check. VS/CRJM Checks are at your own expense and must be submitted prior to beginning work. VS/CRJM Checks are to be obtained from the Municipality in which you permanently reside. Please check your local Police Services website to confirm what identification is required, cost and payment method. Upon an offer you must provide an original VS/CRJM Check as indicated above with a "Date of Search" of less than sixty (60) days from hire date. VS/CRJM Checks greater than sixty (60) days will not be accepted. In order for your application to be considered, you must not have a criminal conviction for which a pardon has not been granted at the time of application and your VS/CRJM Check must be satisfactory to the City of Hamilton.
NOTE 2: Minimum Age Requirement for Summer Student Positions within Recreation - Camp Counsellors must be at least sixteen (16) years of age within the 2026 calendar year as according to the Ontario Camps Association (OCA) Accreditation Guidelines (published January 2017). Supie Counsellors and Wading Pool Attendants must be at least fourteen (14) years of age at time of application as according to the Regulation for Industrial Establishments (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851) made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
NOTE 3: Licences and Certifications - All summer student positions within the Recreation Division require specific licences and/or certifications (please refer to each position). Please be aware that at time of assessment, you will be asked to provide proof of your required licenses and/or certificates. Please ensure all licenses and certifications are clearly identified on your resume.
NOTE 4: "Standard" First Aid with CPR Level "C" - Must possess and maintain current certification in "Standard" First Aid with CPR Level "C". This must be clearly identified on your resume. All "Standard" First Aid certificates must be issued by a training agency recognized by the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB). Please refer to the WSIB website www.wsib.on.ca for approved providers. At time of assessment, you will be asked to provide proof that you possess the required certificate(s).
NOTE 5: All required qualifications, must be clearly identified on your resume and must be current for the entire employment period.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.