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The Regional Municipality of York

Recreationist - Future and Ongoing Opportunities

Newmarket, ON, Canada

$28.58 CAD / hour · Per diem

Within 25 km of Richmond Hill · About 20.1 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $28.58 CAD / hour
Job type: Per diem
Apply by: Dec 31, 2026
Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Original 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).

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Responsibilities

The Recreationist at The Regional Municipality of York will plan, run and assess social, recreational and activation programs for residents of Long Term Care homes. The work supports residents' social, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being in a safe, customer-focused setting.

Requirements

Candidates need a community college diploma in recreation, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or a related field, and at least one year of experience running activation programs for seniors in a Long Term Care facility. Knowledge of restorative care is also required, along with a vulnerable sector check, TB screening and proof of immunization.

Skills

Program planning
Program implementation
Program evaluation
Recreational activity delivery
Restorative care
Seniors activation
Resident engagement
Group facilitation
Customer service
Safety and security awareness
Infection prevention and immunization compliance

Benefits

Defined benefit pension (OMERS)
Employee discounts
Apple employee purchasing program
Healthcare spending account
24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program
Vacation pay in lieu

Keywords

Recreationist
Recreation worker
Recreation coordinator
Long term care
Activation programs
Seniors recreation
Therapeutic recreation
Restorative care
Recreation and leisure
Kinesiology
Resident programming
Casual
Temporary
Per diem
Municipal
Eligibility list
CUPE
Long-term care home
Activity coordinator
Seniors care

Perks

Generous paid time off
Retirement plan
Employee discount

Seniority

Entry level

Fields of study

Recreation and leisure studies
Therapeutic recreation
Kinesiology

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