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Recreation Manager (RM) - Full-Time (FT) - Hillcrest Place

@ Extendicare (Canada) Inc.

Brandon, Manitoba

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Extendicare (Canada) Inc. is hiring a full-time Recreation Manager at Hillcrest Place in Brandon, Manitoba. The role leads a team to deliver person-centered recreation programs that support residents' wellbeing and quality of life. The posting mentions a benefits package and an Employee Family Assistance Program, but gives no salary figure.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, manage and motivate recreation staff and volunteers
  • Develop and implement resident recreation programs
  • Maintain and monitor the recreation department budget
  • Ensure residents take part in monthly events and activities
  • Build community partnerships and volunteer engagement

Requirements summary:

  • Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation
  • Minimum two years in program planning in a senior's care setting
  • Minimum one year in a health care setting
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Valid Vulnerable Sector Search within 6 months

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Employer posting date
2026-11-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience2+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyRecreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation

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Job description

Job Description

This position is in Brandon, Manitoba.

Join us as a leader driven to enhance our Recreation department with a focus on our person-centered approach. In this role you will lead a team to encourage residents to participate in meaningful activities that are both familiar and new which provide overall wellbeing and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Achieving resident and family satisfaction targets
  • Ensuring residents participate in multiple events and activities each month
  • Lead, Manage and motivate recreation staff and volunteers to meet department and legislated objectives
  • Maintain departmental budget
  • Collaborate – Develop, plan, organize and implement resident programs to improve the resident experience
  • Manage – Recreation budget and monitor expenditures
  • Comply – with Extendicare’s Guiding Principles and regulatory requirements & Resident Bill of Rights
  • Lend a Helping Hand- to promote and support community engagement opportunities, through volunteers and community partners
  • Cultivate – Hire, train and engage a team of recreation staff and volunteers
  • Respond with HEART- Hear, Empathize, Acknowledge, Respond, Thank

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in health care setting
  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in program planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation in a senior’s care setting.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Proficiency in Activity Pro, Point Click Care, RAI-MDS and care planning is an asset.
  • Passion and focus on the person centered approach and working with seniors
  • Valid Vulnerable Sector Search (within 6 months)

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
  • Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
  • A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
  • Employee Family Assistance Program.
  • Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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Time Type:

Full time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​


Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.


Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].


We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

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