As of November 6, 2026, Jobsy lists 10 recreation programmer jobs in Canada. The most active employers are Shannex, Fraser Health Authority and City of Mississauga. Skills often requested: communication skills, computer skills, first aid and vulnerable sector check.
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MacLeod Cares
1+ YOECandidates need a recognized Therapeutic Recreation diploma and one year of experience developing and delivering therapeutic programs. A dementia awareness course is an asset, and strong communication and computer skills are required.
Outlook, Word, Excel
City of Mississauga
3+ YOECandidates need a degree or diploma in Physical Education or Kinesiology, a current fitness certification and at least 3 years of fitness program and staff supervision experience. Strong communication, customer service, computer skills, and a valid First Aid with CPR C & AED certificate are also required, along with a Vulnerable Sector check.
CLASS, PerfectMinds, ActiveNet, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
City of Vancouver
5+ YOECandidates need a post-secondary diploma or degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field, plus experience in adapted recreation with people with developmental or physical disabilities. They also need a valid Class 5 BC driver's licence, a clear police record check, and strong communication and program leadership skills.
MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite
Shannex: Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988.
Candidates need a diploma or degree in recreation or a related field, experience programming for seniors, and strong verbal, written and computer skills. Current CPR, First Aid and Safe Food Handler certifications are required, and a Class G licence is an asset.
Computer
Shannex: Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988.
Candidates need a two-year diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies, current CPR and First Aid certification, and a Class 4 licence if transporting residents. They also need strong computer skills, clear English, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Word processing software, Spreadsheet software, Database software, Facility vehicle
Shannex: Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988.
Candidates need a two-year diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies, current CPR and First Aid certification, and a clear criminal record check. A Class 4 driver's licence is required if residents are transported in facility vehicles.
Word processing software, Spreadsheet software, Database software
Lakeland College
3+ YOECandidates need a two-year college diploma (or an equivalent mix of education and experience) and at least three years in a related field. Strong people, organizing and creative marketing skills, including social media content, are also required.
Social media platforms, Web content management
Fraser Health Authority
1+ YOECandidates need graduation from a recognized recreation program plus one year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination. Strong communication, organization, supervision and equipment-operation skills are required.
recreation equipment, exercise equipment, woodworking tools
Fraser Health Authority
1+ YOECandidates need graduation from a recognized recreation program plus one year of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination. They must communicate well verbally and in writing, work well with people, supervise, organize work and operate related equipment.
Cooking equipment, Gardening tools, Exercise equipment
Shannex (3), Fraser Health Authority (2), City of Mississauga (1), MacLeod Cares (1) and The Birches Nursing Home (1).
Postings most often mention communication skills, computer skills, first aid, vulnerable sector check, process improvement, problem solving, cpr and wear protective equipment against industrial noise.
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