Events & Park Programs Leader (Seasonal)
Division: PRC- Culture & Events
Wage rate: $18.90 per hour (2025 rate)
Hours of Work: Normal hours of work will be thirty-five (35) hours per week. Shifts are usually seven (7) hours plus a one (1) hour unpaid meal break and scheduling may include days, evenings, weekends or holidays dependent upon the programming schedule.
Work Period: May to August 2026
Vacancy Status: One (1) existing vacancy
Location: on-site
A career at the Town of Collingwood is more than a job; it's a pathway to thrive. Here, you'll be part of a leading-edge team working together to provide excellent services, progressive and accountable decision-making, collaboration and advocacy based on our values of leadership, integrity, respect, excellence, and financial stewardship.
If this resonates with you and you're passionate about creating meaningful community impact, then read on!
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Culture & Events, the Events & Park Programs Leader will assist in the planning, organizing and implementation of summer special events and park programs including the mobile park program and community garden initiatives. Responsibilities will include working closely with the special events team to ensure events run smoothly and safely. Additional responsibilities will include the delivery of a free, drop-in neighbourhood park program as well as assisting in the care and maintenance of Town community gardens.
The preferred candidate possesses the following:
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Enrolled in a post-secondary institution with studies primarily related to recreation, events planning/management, health promotion, early childhood education, teaching, or a related discipline.
- Customer service, research/communication experience, participation in leadership programs or related experience an asset.
- Ability to participate in planning outdoor events, organize volunteers, and work independently or as a team member as required. Enthusiasm in program delivery and flexibility to adjust programming and schedules.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of ages and demographic groups. Willingness to travel within the community as required and ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Good administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizations, time management and public relationship skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.
- Ability to multi-task, cope with interruptions and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, exercise discretion and judgement particularly when handling confidential/sensitive information. Possess initiative and integrity.
- Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Office applications and office equipment.
- Possess Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Employer and a valid standard first aid and CPR/AED level “C” certificate (or willing to obtain).
If building a stronger, more connected community inspires you, we want to hear from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format to jobs@collingwood.ca, with the subject line, “Events & Park Programs Leader (Seasonal) Job Posting 2026-12” to ensure it is reviewed promptly.
In the event you require an alternate method of submitting your application, please contact the Customer Service team by calling 705-445-1030. For more information on this position, please review the attached job description below.
We thank all applicants for showing interest in joining our team. Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. We look forward to your application!
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