Posted 23 days ago
Recreation Coordinator
@ Shannex
Ancaster, Ontario
Overview
Shannex is hiring a part-time Recreation Coordinator for its Parkland Ancaster team in Ancaster, Ontario. The role plans and runs resident-directed wellness and recreation programs for seniors across six dimensions of wellness, and oversees orientation and special-function events. The posting states an approximate hourly wage of $21.89 to $23.18, comprehensive benefits, and flexible shifts including some weekends and evenings.
Responsibilities:
- Assess resident engagement across six wellness dimensions
- Develop and review individualized and community-wide programs
- Foster partnerships with local businesses and community groups
- Oversee orientation and recreation for special functions
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in recreation or related discipline
- Minimum two years recreation programming for seniors
- G driver's licence and clean driver abstract
- CPR, First Aid, Food Safety and Smart Serve certifications
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, First Aid, Food Safety, Smart Serve |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector, driving record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Recreation, Related discipline |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Leading the Way to Better Living
Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 261 |
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Part-Time Recreation Coordinator to join our Parkland Ancaster team based in Ancaster, Ontario.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional benefits include:
- Approximate hourly wage: $21.89 - $23.18
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan [include what applies to the position/site you are posting for]
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Collaborates with each resident and/or family to assess their engagement of meaningful activities in the six dimensions of wellness- Physical, Social, Intellectual, Vocational, Emotional, and Spiritual
- Assists each resident in achieving their goals to enhance their overall wellness and assist with defining strategies for achieving those goals
- Ensures that the Harmony Program provides opportunities for residents in all Lifestyle Options
- Participates in the Resident Orientation program
- Develops, analyzes, and reviews resident-directed individualized and community-wide programs
- Fosters partnerships with local businesses and community groups to facilitate program development
- Evaluates programming to ensure that the programs are meeting the residents’ needs and expectations along with upholding the established expectations
- Collaborates with the Recreation team to develop a plan for full-scope wellness programming for all service lines
- Oversees the process of orientation for each new resident to the recreation department, services offered and activities/amenities available to them
- Oversees Recreation services for special functions ensuring organization, cost efficiency & appropriate staffing.
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A diploma or degree in recreation or a related discipline
- A passion for creative arts such as music therapy, art therapy, or artistic expression
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in recreation programming and planning for seniors in a health care setting or senior’s living environment
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of the 6 dimensions of wellness (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Vocational, Spiritual, Social)
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong computer skills
- Possession of a G Driver’s License and clean driver abstract is required
- Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid Certification is required
- Current certification from an applicable Food Safety program and Smart Serve is required
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
- Ability to work flexible hours and shifts (including some weekends and evenings)
- Previous experience working in retirement living or in an environment with seniors is considered an asset
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
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