Adult Leisure Program Supervisor

Community Services/Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Services
Competition # 26-C-01

Located on the historic, 386-kilometreTrent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. The city has been named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by the New York Times.

The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.

Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.

Job Details

The Adult Leisure Program Supervisor is responsible for program planning, development, promotion, implementation and evaluation. The primary location for this work will be the McDonnel Street Community Centre, although programs may require the Program Supervisor to be off-site at other City of Peterborough Recreation facilities, as well as at partner organization locations. In this role, the successful candidate will provide direct supervision of Adult Leisure programs which could include volunteers, supporting participants, and reporting to other Recreation and Parks Services staff.  This position will work a variety of shifts, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays – up to 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

The Program Supervisor requires candidates with experience working with older adults in a recreational program setting. In addition, experience with program development, facilitation and evaluation would be considered an asset. As a condition of hire, the successful candidate will be expected to have or obtain their Standard First Aid, CPR & AED training certificate. Additional qualifications that would be considered an asset include a Food Handler certificate, HighFive’s Principles of Healthy Aging certificate (or equivalent), Smart Serve Ontario certificate, and any fitness-related training. 

Successful candidates will also be required to provide a current criminal reference check with vulnerable sector check, as a condition of employment offer.  The check will be completed at the candidate’s own expense. This position will work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary

$20.40/Hour

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by email to Dustin McIlwain, Recreation Program Coordinator, DMcIlwain@peterborough.ca no later than 11:59 p.m. on February 16, 2026 quoting competition number 26-C-01 on the file as well as the subject line. 

To ensure your application is considered, please follow these steps:

• Prepare one file only (PDF or Word) that includes both your résumé and cover letter.
• Name your file with your first and last name (i.e. JaneSmith- Comp#).
• Include the competition number in the file name, and the e-mail subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the City of Peterborough. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.