Program Specialist - Social Inclusion

Job ID: 2428 

Openings: 1 

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21 

Division: City Planning & Community Services 

Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 

Branch: Community & Recreation Programs 

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA 

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Term Opportunity up to 5 Months

Hourly Salary: $31.84 - $35.46  (2024 Rates)

Annual Salary: $65,900.00 - $73,392.00 (2024 Rates)

Date Posted: March 20, 2025

Closing Date: Apri 4, 2025

Land Acknowledgement
 

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples. 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
 

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.
 

Position Summary
 

Join our team as a Program Specialist - Social Inclusion, where you'll develop and deliver impactful recreation and leisure services tailored to marginalized populations, including individuals with disabilities, youth, seniors, newcomers, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ communities. In this dynamic role, reporting to the Coordinator of Community & Inclusion Recreation Programs, you'll be at the forefront of creating accessible and inclusive opportunities for all.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
 

• Develops and implements strategies for accessible and inclusive programs for Regina’s target populations.
• Facilitates community-based sport, culture, and recreation programs with organizations and government agencies, addressing service gaps through consultation.
• Maintains relationships with community groups, City departments, schools, and user groups to promote leisure services.
• Works with Aquatics and Neighbourhood Centre teams to develop inclusive/adapted programs and improve program planning.
• Collaborates with the Program Coordinator to ensure program efficiency and quality standards.
• Hires, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates casual staff; delivers staff and volunteer training on accessibility and inclusion.
• Oversees recreation programs within the Community & Inclusion Recreation Programs unit, contributing to policy development, special events, and budget preparation.
• Represents the department at public meetings and develops long- and short-term plans for leisure opportunities.
• Coordinates purchasing and maintenance of program equipment and manages public inquiries.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, and statistical data related to recreation programs.

Key Qualifications
 

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through a completion of a Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Community Development or two (2) years of post-secondary education in a degree program in Kinesiology, specializing in Adapted Physical Activity (APA) and/or Therapeutic Recreation or related discipline.
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in working with marginalized populations; people experiencing disability, youth, seniors, newcomers, Indigenous communities, gender and sexual diverse communities, and others facing barriers to access in the provision of recreation and leisure services.
• Knowledge of marginalized populations and inclusive recreation practices.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage union agreements, and interpret policies.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and facility scheduling software.

Additional Requirements
 

• Successful candidate may be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory criminal record check, as per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide proof of acquired education.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities.
   

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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Note: Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted