As of November 7, 2026, Jobsy lists 12 recreation manager jobs in Canada. The most active employers are Optima Living, Extendicare (Canada) Inc. and Levante Living. Skills often requested: communication skills, community engagement, leadership and documentation.
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2+ YOECandidates need a post-secondary education in recreation therapy or therapeutic recreation, at least two years of program planning in a senior's care setting, and at least one year in health care. Strong communication and leadership skills and a person-centred approach to working with seniors are also needed.
2+ YOECandidates need a post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation, at least one year in a health care setting, and two years of program planning in a senior's care setting. Strong communication and leadership skills and a valid Vulnerable Sector Search within 6 months are also required.
1+ YOECandidates need a postsecondary diploma or degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or gerontology, plus one year of health care experience. They should know dementia, mental health and palliative care, and be fluent in English and French.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Welbi, Activity Pro
1+ YOECandidates need a postsecondary diploma or degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or gerontology, one year of health care experience, and knowledge of dementia, palliative care and Ministry of Long-Term Care standards. Bilingual English and French communication is required.
3+ YOE3+ MgmtLevante Living needs a recreation or leisure degree with gerontology courses, or 3-5 years of seniors recreation experience. Candidates also need a fitness instructor certification, 3+ years in a leadership role, and a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance.
3+ YOE3+ MgmtCandidates need a degree in recreation or leisure studies with gerontology courses, or 3 to 5 years of seniors recreation planning experience. They also need a fitness instructor certification, 3 or more years in a leadership role, and a vulnerable sector police clearance.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
2+ YOE1+ MgmtOptima Living needs a recreation, gerontology or health sciences graduate, or two years of relevant seniors' home experience, plus at least one year of leadership in residential care or mental health. A Class 4 driver's licence, ATRA registration or eligibility, computer skills and crisis intervention experience are also required, along with clear criminal and vulnerable sector checks.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOE1+ MgmtCandidates need a recreation, gerontology or health sciences graduate credential and at least one year of leadership in a residential care or mental health setting. They also need CPR, First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certificates, a Class 4 licence or willingness to get one, and a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
1+ YOE1+ MgmtCandidates need a recreation, gerontology, health or related diploma or degree, or two years of seniors' home experience, plus at least one year of leadership in a residential care or mental health setting. They must hold a Class 4 licence or be willing to get one, and keep current CPR and First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certifications.
Optima Living: Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach…
2+ YOE1+ MgmtOptima Living needs a recreation, gerontology or health-related graduate, or two years of seniors' home experience, plus one year of leadership in residential care or mental health. Candidates need a Class 4 licence, CPR and First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certifications, and a clear police and vulnerable sector check.
Candidates need strong English communication, organization and writing skills, plus any certifications required by state or provincial rules. Authorization to drive company vehicles is required, and office software skills are preferred.
PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe
2+ YOE1+ MgmtCandidates need at least two years of recreation or active living experience and one year of leadership with seniors, plus a post-secondary education in a related field. They also need a current F/Class 4 licence, CPR/first aid, a vulnerable sector check, and strong computer and Microsoft Office skills.
Microsoft Office
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Who is hiring recreation managers?
Optima Living (4), Extendicare (Canada) Inc. (2), Levante Living (2), SOUTHBRIDGE HOMES (2) and BRIGHTWATER SENIOR LIVING GROUP, LLC (1).
What skills do recreation manager jobs ask for?
Postings most often mention communication skills, community engagement, leadership, documentation, sales, problem solving, computer skills and onboarding.