As of November 6, 2026, Jobsy lists 68 recreation aide jobs in Canada. The median advertised pay is $31.64 an hour (from 15 postings). The most active employers are West Coast Seniors Housing Management, Bloom Limited Partnership and peopleCare Communities. Skills often requested: documentation, microsoft word, communication skills and vulnerable sector check.
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Candidates need a college diploma in recreation, leisure studies or gerontology, plus experience working with seniors. A valid driver's licence to transport residents by van and a current vulnerable sector check are also required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Van
Candidates need a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or a related field, plus First Aid and CPR Level C. Experience with program planning, resident records and long-term care is preferred.
Candidates need a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or a related field, or be enrolled in one. Experience with older adults, especially those with cognitive impairment, and strong written, verbal and documentation skills are required.
West Coast Seniors Housing Management: West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an operating company, currently operating Retirement Concepts and Terraces on 7th.
Candidates need Grade 12 and a two-year Recreation diploma or a Health Care Aide with a Recreation certificate. They must hold First Aid Level 1, Serving It Right and a valid Class 4 BC driver's licence, and pass a vulnerable sector check. Senior care experience and a dementia course are assets.
Research, Reporting, Infection prevention and control, Documentation, Confidentiality, HCA
West Coast Seniors Housing Management: West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an operating company, currently operating Retirement Concepts and Terraces on 7th.
Candidates need Grade 12 and a recreation diploma or Health Care Aide with a recreation certificate, plus First Aid Level 1, Serving It Right and a valid Class 4 BC driver's licence. Experience with seniors, dementia training and Food Safe are assets, along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and basic Word, Publisher and Outlook skills.
Research, Reporting, Infection prevention and control, Documentation, Confidentiality, PointClickCare
West Coast Seniors Housing Management: West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an operating company, currently operating Retirement Concepts and Terraces on 7th.
Candidates need Grade 12, a two-year recreation diploma or a Health Care Aide certificate with an activity certificate, plus First Aid Level 1, Serving It Right and a valid BC Class 4 licence. Experience with seniors, dementia training and Food Safe are assets, and candidates must pass a vulnerable sector check and lift up to 25 lbs.
Research, Reporting, Infection prevention and control, Documentation, Confidentiality, PointClickCare
West Coast Seniors Housing Management: West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an operating company, currently operating Retirement Concepts and Terraces on 7th.
Candidates need Grade 12, a two-year recreation diploma or health care aide training with a recreation certificate, and First Aid Level 1. A valid BC Class 4 driver's licence, a vulnerable sector check and strong English are also required.
Research, Reporting, Infection prevention and control, Documentation, Confidentiality, PointClickCare
West Coast Seniors Housing Management: West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an operating company, currently operating Retirement Concepts and Terraces on 7th.
Candidates need Grade 12 and a two-year recreation diploma, or a Health Care Aide certificate with a recreation or activity certificate. Valid First Aid Level 1, a Serving It Right certificate, a Class 4 BC driver's licence and a vulnerable sector check are required. Senior care experience, a dementia course and Food Safe Level 1 are assets.
Research, Reporting, Infection prevention and control, Documentation, Confidentiality, HCA
West Coast Seniors Housing Management: West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an operating company, currently operating Retirement Concepts and Terraces on 7th.
Candidates need Grade 12 and a two-year recreation diploma, or a Health Care Aide certificate with a recreation or activity certificate. Valid First Aid Level 1, a Serving It Right certificate, a Class 4 BC driver's licence and a vulnerable sector check are required. Senior care experience, a dementia course and Food Safe Level 1 are assets.
Research, Reporting, Infection prevention and control, Documentation, Confidentiality, HCA
West Coast Seniors Housing Management: West Coast Seniors Housing Management is an operating company, currently operating Retirement Concepts and Terraces on 7th.
Candidates need Grade 12 and a two-year recreation diploma, or a Health Care Aide certificate with a recreation or activity certificate. Valid First Aid Level 1, Serving It Right and a Class 4 BC driver's licence are required, and seniors care experience and Food Safe are assets.
Research, Reporting, Infection prevention and control, Documentation, Confidentiality, HCA
Candidates need a diploma in recreation, leisure studies, gerontology or a related field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Strong communication in English, a valid driver's licence with appropriate class, and a current Vulnerable Sector Check are also required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
Candidates need a college diploma in recreation, leisure studies, gerontology or equivalent, prior experience with seniors, and good written and spoken communication. A valid B.C. driver's licence to transport residents by van and a current Vulnerable Sector Check are also required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, van
Candidates need a college diploma in recreation, leisure studies, gerontology or equivalent, prior experience with seniors, and good written and spoken communication. A valid B.C. driver's licence to transport residents by van and a current Vulnerable Sector Check are also required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, van
Candidates need a recreation or activity assistant certificate or diploma and current Basic First Aid and FOODSAFE certifications. Experience with seniors is an asset, along with strong communication, organization and basic computer skills.
Communication skills, Time management, Work independently, Electronic communication, Computer skills, Documentation
Candidates need a Grade 12 diploma and a recreation diploma with a therapeutic recreation focus, or a degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies or Recreation Administration. Fluent English, experience in recreation programs, and the ability to handle crisis situations are required.
Interpersonal skills, Customer service, Communication skills, Teamwork, Attention to detail, Health and safety
Candidates need a college diploma in recreation, leisure studies, gerontology or equivalent, prior experience with seniors, and strong written and spoken communication. They also need a valid provincial driver's licence, a current Vulnerable Sector Check, and Smart Serve and Food Handlers certificates.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Candidates need a college diploma in recreation, leisure studies or gerontology, prior work with seniors, and strong written and oral communication. A valid provincial driver's licence and a current vulnerable sector check are also required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Candidates need a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, gerontology, kinesiology or a related field, or equivalent experience working with seniors. They must understand leisure principles, be legally eligible to work in Canada, and pass a Vulnerable Sector Check or Criminal Record Check.
Candidates need a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, gerontology or a related field, or equivalent work experience with seniors. They also need an understanding of leisure principles and motivation with seniors, and must pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Candidates need a college diploma in recreation, leisure studies or gerontology, plus prior experience with seniors. Strong communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency and a valid provincial driver's licence for van transport are required, along with a current Vulnerable Sector Check.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
2+ YOECandidates need a Recreation or Rehabilitation Certificate, a Kinesiology or Physical Therapist Assistant diploma, and a valid Class 4 driver's licence. Long-term care experience, CPR, a clear vulnerable sector check and the ability to lift and carry are also needed.
Personal computer, Word processing software, Wheelchair
2+ YOECandidates need a Recreation or Rehabilitation certificate, a kinesiology or physical therapist assistant diploma, a valid Class 4 driver's licence, current CPR, and a clear vulnerable sector check. Long-term care experience is preferred, and physical fitness for lifting and carrying is required.
personal computer, word processing software, wheelchair, exercise equipment
1+ YOECandidates need a college diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies or a related field, 1 to 2 years of recreation experience (nursing home or long-term care preferred), and a current Vulnerable Sector Screening completed within 6 months. Proficiency in PointClickCare and strong written and oral communication are also required.
Connecting Care: Connecting Care is a convergence of complimentary service groups into one cohesive company, benefiting from the synergies all can provide.
Candidates need a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check, and fluent English. Experience assisting with recreation programming and a commitment to person-directed care are needed.
Documentation, Recruitment, Infection prevention and control, WHMIS, Communication skills, Vulnerable sector check
The median advertised pay is $31.64 an hour, across 15 postings that list pay. The lowest quarter pays under $24.18 and the top quarter over $31.64.
Who is hiring recreation aides?
West Coast Seniors Housing Management (10), Bloom Limited Partnership (9), peopleCare Communities (7), Career Opportunities (5) and Sienna Senior Living (5).
What skills do recreation aide jobs ask for?
Postings most often mention documentation, microsoft word, communication skills, vulnerable sector check, microsoft outlook, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft excel and microsoft office.