The City Of Toronto Is Hiring For So Many Summer Jobs & Some Pay Way Over Minimum Wage

Don't miss out on your chance to make the big bucks this summer.

New City Hall in Toronto during summer

New City Hall in Toronto during summer

Contributing Writer

The City of Toronto is hiring many lucrative summer jobs as part of its annual hiring campaign for parks and recreation.

On Friday, Mayor John Tory announced that the city is looking to hire a wide range of applicants, including lifeguards, fitness instructors, outdoor gardeners, and handy-workers, through online submissions.

"These recreation jobs are not only excellent jobs for those employed, but they are important for all Toronto residents accessing our services," Tory said.

"I am proud we offer these impactful employment opportunities to youth and people of all ages in neighbourhoods across Toronto," he adds.

Camp Specialty Instructor

Salary: $19.14 per hour

Job Category: Camps

Who Should Apply: If you have experience planning, organizing, and implementing special programs for children, you'll perfectly fit in for this role.

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Aqua Fitness Instructor

Salary: $27.31 per hour

Job Category: Aquatics

Who Should Apply: Anyone who has significant knowledge of the properties of water and exercise design, as well as current Aquatic Fitness Certification, might be interested in this job.

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Lifeguard

Salary: $17.21 per hour

Job Category: Aquatics

Who Should Apply: Qualified individuals with Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certification and Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation "C" certifications.

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Preschool And Children Program Instructor

Salary: $17.21 per hour

Job Category: General Interest

Who Should Apply: People with experience planning and instructing preschool and children's programs.

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Fitness Instructor

Salary: $27.31 per hour

Job Category: Fitness

Who Should Apply: Those with in-depth technical knowledge of fitness and wellness and a current Fitness Certification.

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Dance Instructor

Salary: $23.23 per hour

Job Category: Arts

Who Should Apply: Anyone as long as they can demonstrate an ability to teach appropriate age groups and the ability to dance.

Apply Here

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