Position: Recreation Specialist
Location: Pickering or Thornhill (On-Site)
Salary: $57,000 – $60,000
Job Type: Permanent
Posting Type: Open Vacancy
Our client in the retirement community industry is seeking a Recreation Specialist to lead and deliver engaging social, recreational, and wellness programs for residents. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Community Director and oversees Lifestyles Assistants, volunteers, and the community bus driver.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan and deliver engaging social, recreational, and wellness programs.
- Lead fitness initiatives, conduct resident assessments, and personalize activities.
- Recruit, train, and inspire staff and volunteers while maintaining safety and compliance.
- Manage budgets, equipment, and department operations.
- Promote programs through newsletters, calendars, and community outreach.
What You Bring:
- 2+ years in retirement/healthcare programming.
- Post-secondary education in Recreation, Gerontology, Kinesiology/Fitness, or related field.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- CPR/First Aid preferred; valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.
Please send your resume in Word format to Angela Quinlan at angela.quinlan@quantum.ca.
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