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Recreationist - Future and Ongoing Opportunities

@ The Regional Municipality of York

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Maple, ON · Newmarket, ON

$28.58/hrPer diem1+ years experience
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Overview

The Regional Municipality of York is building an eligibility list for casual, temporary Recreationist roles in its Long Term Care facilities over the next twelve months, at $28.58 per hour under CUPE Local 905. The work involves planning, delivering and evaluating social, recreational, restorative and activation programs for residents. The posting states that the number of positions has not been determined.

Pay:

$28.58 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Plan social, recreational and activation programs for residents
  • Implement programs to support residents' well-being
  • Evaluate program outcomes and adapt activities
  • Provide a safe, secure, customer-focused service

Requirements summary:

  • Community college diploma in recreation, therapeutic recreation or kinesiology
  • Minimum one year of Long Term Care activation program experience
  • Knowledge of restorative care in Long Term Care
  • Vulnerable Sector Check, TB screening and immunization proof

Tools & skills

Vulnerable sector check

Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-02-04
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-21

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Background checksvulnerable sector
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyRecreation and leisure studies, Therapeutic recreation, Kinesiology
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount

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The Regional Municipality of York

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Job description

RECREATIONIST

This is a continuous posting based on operational need and will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming opportunities within the next twelve months. The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. The positions are casual and temporary.

SALARY

$28.58 per hour
This position is a unionized roles with CUPE Local 905 Long Term Care

WHAT WE OFFER

DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS PROGRAM - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES - Enjoy corporate discounts from a variety of local businesses, such as, gyms and fitness studios, Canada’s Wonderland, Telus or Rogers phone plans and the Personal or Cooperators insurance. Don’t forget to take advantage of our Apple Employee Purchasing program!
EMPLOYER OF CHOICE - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
BENEFITS AND WELLNESS - A healthcare spending account of $1,750. Access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). For Casual roles: 4% and 10% in lieu of vacation and benefits on all paid hours.
INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE WORKPLACE - Creating an environment which recognizes and celebrates all dimensions of diversity and inclusion.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of social, recreational, restorative and activation programs for residents of the Long Term Care facilities to promote social, intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and to ensure clients and visitors are provided with services that reflect the Branch’s commitment to a safe, secure and customer focused environment..

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or other related field.
  • Minimum one (1) year experience working in a long term care facility in planning, organizing and delivering activation programs for seniors.
  • Knowledge of the concepts of restorative care as applied in a Long Term Care setting.
  • As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act (O.Reg.79/10).

This is a continuous posting based on operational need and will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming opportunities within the next twelve months. The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. The positions are casual and temporary.

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