2026-043 Healthy Aging Program Worker (2 positions)

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek; Garson; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching 5%

EFAP program

Health and insurance coverage

Job summary

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK invites applications for a Healthy Aging Program Worker to plan, coordinate, and deliver recreational, social, cultural, and wellness activities for seniors at the Seniors Day Centre in Naughton, ON. The role enhances quality of life, reduces isolation, and supports independence.

Two full-time positions with a pay of CAD 21.50–29.75 per hour for a 35‑hour week; benefits include RRSP matching, EFAP, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Recreation, Gerontology, Recreation Therapy, Community Support, Social Services, or a related field.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience planning, coordinating, or delivering recreational, wellness, social, or community‑based programming, preferably with seniors or other priority populations.
• Experience or demonstrated understanding of supporting seniors living with dementia, disabilities, mobility limitations, or chronic health conditions, ideally in a community or group‑based environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver regular recreational, social, educational, and wellness programs for seniors.
• Facilitate activities that promote physical activity, cognitive engagement, social connection, and overall well‑being.
• Provide day‑to‑day support to participants during programs and Centre activities.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment that supports participant dignity and independence.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Recreation, Gerontology, Recreation Therapy, Community Support, Social Services, or a related field

Job description

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number: 2026-043

Position: Healthy Aging Program Worker (2 positions)

Department: Health and Community Wellness

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary: $21.50- $29.75/HR – 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: September 2, 2026, at 4:00pm

POSITION SCOPE:

The Healthy Aging Programmeris responsible forplanning, coordinating, and delivering recreational, social, cultural, and wellness programming for participants attending the Seniors Day Centre. The role supports active and healthy aging by enhancing quality of life, reducing social isolation, and promoting participants’ physical, emotional, and cognitivewell-being.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate or Diploma in Recreation, Gerontology, Recreation Therapy, Community Support, Social Services, or a related field.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience planning, coordinating, or delivering recreational, wellness, social, or community‑based programming, preferably with seniors or other priority populations.
• Experience ordemonstratedunderstanding of supporting seniors living with dementia, disabilities, mobility limitations, or chronic health conditions, ideally in a community or group‑based environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, and deliver regular recreational, social, educational, and wellness programs for seniors.
• Facilitate activities that promote physical activity, cognitive engagement, social connection, andoverall,well‑being.
• Provide day‑to‑day support to participants during programs and Centre activities.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment that supports participant dignity and independence.

• We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment.
• We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.

Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.