Dovercourt Recreation is always looking for dynamic and motivated individuals to join our staff team. We have some application deadlines each season but positions become vacant throughout the year so ongoing applications are always welcome. All employees require a current Standard or Intermediate First Aid and CPR Certification, a police check plus job-specific requirements.
Apply with a resume or application form to the appropriate email or mail to:
Dovercourt Recreation Centre
411 Dovercourt Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2A 0S9
Contact us at info@dovercourt.org and direct your inquiry to the appropriate person listed below.
Camps
Contact Laura Bond, Senior Manager of Recreation
Recreation: Arts, Music, Dance & Sports
Contact Laura Bond, Senior Manager of Recreation
Aquatics
Lifeguards & Swim instructors
Contact: Lis Drouillard, Manager of Programs
Customer Service
Contact Kyle McLaren, Manager of Customer Experience
Facility Maintenance
Contact: Tim Hunt, Facility Manager
Health, Fitness & Wellness
Contact: Dylan Harries, Manager of Programs
Inclusion
For any opportunities, please reach out to Caitlin Booth
WAVE (Work & Volunteer Experience for Adults)
W.A.V.E. (Work and Volunteer Experience) is a day program for adults on the autism spectrum and/or living with developmental disabilities.
Contact: inclusion@dovercourt.org
June 25/26: Job Posting: Open Door Kitchen: Kitchen Team Lead
Open Door Kitchen is a social enterprise food production business located at Dovercourt Recreation Centre, creating and selling fresh soups, frozen meals, and pizzas through a smart fridge, corporate delivery program, and online orders. As part of the W.A.V.E. program, we provide training and meaningful employment for adults with developmental disabilities.
We are seeking a calm, organized, and hands-on leader with strong kitchen experience who can work independently and support others in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings experience training or leading staff in a kitchen setting, a solid understanding of food safety practices (certification required or willingness to obtain), and the ability to problem-solve under pressure. This role is well-suited to someone who is flexible, reliable, and passionate about inclusive employment and supporting individuals with diverse needs.
Read the full posting:
Kitchen team lead posting (pdf)
Please send a cover letter and CV to Caitlin Booth at cbooth@dovercourt.org
Rinks
Contact: Tim Hunt, Facility Manager
Program Proposals & Partnerships
The Dovercourt Recreation Department is always looking for new and unique program opportunities, workshops and partnerships.
If you are interested in presenting a unique program please contact info@dovercourt.org
