As of November 6, 2026, Jobsy lists 37 recreation assistant jobs in Canada. The median advertised pay is $31.64 an hour (from 20 postings). The most active employers are Optima Living, Vancouver Coastal Health and Delmanor Seniors Communities. Skills often requested: first aid, communication skills, reporting and cpr.
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Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of recreation or activity programming experience, plus current CPR and First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certifications. They must work well in a team, communicate with care, and be flexible about shifts.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOEOptima Living needs at least one year of recreation programming experience, plus active CPR and First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certifications. Candidates also need clear police and vulnerable sector checks, strong written communication and the ability to work flexible shifts.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOEOptima Living needs at least one year of recreation or activities experience, plus current CPR and First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certifications. Candidates should be approachable, organized, comfortable with computers and flexible about shifts. A clear police information check and vulnerable sector check are required.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of recreation or activity programming experience, plus current CPR and First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certifications. They must work well in a team, communicate with care, and be flexible about shifts.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOEOptima Living needs candidates with at least one year of recreation or activities experience, active CPR, First Aid and Food Safe certifications, and a clear police and vulnerable sector check. Strong communication, teamwork and flexibility with shifts are also required.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of recreation programming or activities experience, plus active CPR and First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certifications. Strong written communication, teamwork, computer skills and flexibility to work varied shifts are also required.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of recreation or activity programming experience, active CPR, First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certifications, and computer skills. Residential care or mental health experience and a recreation program are assets.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOEOptima Living needs candidates with at least one year of recreation or activities experience, plus active CPR, First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certifications. They must be approachable, organized, comfortable with computers, and willing to work a variety of shifts.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of recreation or activity programming experience, plus current CPR, First Aid and Food Safe certifications. A Serving It Right certification, a clear police and vulnerable sector check, and flexibility across shifts are also required.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of recreation programming or activities experience, plus active CPR, First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certifications. Experience in a residential care or mental health setting is an asset, as are computer skills and flexibility for varied shifts.
Health PEI: The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.
Candidates need Grade 12 plus a recreation, gerontology, human services or related social science diploma, experience with residents with complex care needs including dementia, CPR/First Aid, WHMIS, a Class 4 driver's licence (or willingness to obtain it), and computer proficiency.
1+ YOECandidates need Grade 12 or equivalent, with a Rehabilitation Assistant diploma preferred. They need one year of recreation experience in a therapy setting, with dementia or long-term care experience preferred, and must be able to work in a demanding environment.
1+ YOECandidates need a Grade 12 diploma, one year of recreation experience in a therapy setting, and working knowledge of varied recreation program methods. Dementia or long-term care experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a demanding environment are also needed.
Documentation, Communication skills, Problem solving
1+ YOEBria Communities needs candidates with at least one year of recreation experience, a current basic First Aid certificate and a Serving it Right certificate. A diploma in recreation or gerontology is preferred, along with fluent English and the ability to get a Class 4 licence within six months.
Welbi, Google Workspace, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Gmail
Candidates need experience coordinating activities for seniors, including those with dementia. Strong written and verbal English, emotional intelligence, physical ability and a flexible schedule with evenings and weekends are also needed.
1+ YOECandidates need one to two years of experience in gerontology or working with cognitively impaired older adults, and a community college certificate in health or social science or equivalent. They also need knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, strong communication skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Candidates need recreation department experience and experience working with mature adults in hospitality or health care. A certificate or diploma in leisure, fitness or recreation, or enrolment in one, is an asset. Accountability and problem-solving skills are required.
Candidates need recreation department experience and experience working with mature adults in hospitality or health care. A certificate or diploma in leisure, fitness or recreation, or enrolment in one, is an asset. Accountability and problem-solving skills are required.
Candidates need recreation department experience and experience with mature adults in a hospitality or health-care setting. A leisure, fitness or recreation certificate or diploma, or being enrolled in one, is also wanted, along with accountability and problem-solving skills.
Candidates need recreation department experience and experience with mature adults in a hospitality or health-care setting. A leisure, fitness or recreation certificate or diploma, or being enrolled in one, is also wanted, along with accountability and problem-solving skills.
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, plus the ability to plan and facilitate activities and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in a continuing care, long-term care or supportive living setting and a valid driver's licence are preferred.
OCT, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Valid driver's licence
2+ YOECandidates need Grade 12, completed recreation courses, and two years of recent related experience, plus Food Safe, Basic First Aid and CPR Level C. A valid unrestricted Class 4 licence is required where the role needs it.
2+ YOECandidates need Grade 12 plus completed recreation courses and two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent mix. They must hold a valid unrestricted BC Class 4 driver's licence, a Food Safe certificate and current Basic First Aid and CPR Level C.
passenger transportation vehicle, pool equipment, woodworking tools
2+ YOECandidates need Grade 12 plus recreation courses and two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination. They also need Food Safe, Basic First Aid and CPR Level C, and a valid unrestricted class 4 licence where required.
How much does a recreation assistant make in Canada?
The median advertised pay is $31.64 an hour, across 20 postings that list pay. The lowest quarter pays under $27.42 and the top quarter over $32.84.
Who is hiring recreation assistants?
Optima Living (11), Vancouver Coastal Health (7), Delmanor Seniors Communities (4), Fraser Health Authority (3) and Baptist Housing Seniors Living (2).
What skills do recreation assistant jobs ask for?
Postings most often mention first aid, communication skills, reporting, cpr, food handler certificate, documentation, work independently and vulnerable sector check.