Activities Convenor

Alberta Health Services; Canmore; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Canada is seeking an Activities Convenor for the Adult Day Program in Canmore. This role involves planning and leading activities aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors with chronic health issues. Candidates should have a Grade 12 completion and preferably a diploma in a related field, along with experience in working with older adults. This position offers part-time hours with a competitive salary range of $23.12 to $27.99 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Completion of diploma from a post-secondary program in a related field or equivalent.
• Demonstration of punctuality and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead activities for adults in the day program.
• Ensure activities meet clients' social and emotional needs.
• Provide caregivers with respite.

Skills

Strong patient and family-centred approach

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Experience with older adults

Education

Grade 12 completion

Diploma from a post-secondary program in a related field

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Adult Day Program Activities Convenor works under the clinical direction and supervision of a Recreation Therapist II. The Activities Convenor plays a key role in planning and leading daily activities for adults day programs serving seniors with chronic and complex health needs. This position ensures that all activities align with the Comprehensive Adult Day Program Best Practices Model by promoting engagement, wellness and quality of life for clients. The role will be providing life enrichment activities to the Adult Day Program to meet the social, emotional and social needs of clients and to provide caregivers respite.

Description

As an Activities Convenor, you will be responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out entertainment, diversion, social and emotional wellness group activities for clients.

• Classification: Activities Convenor
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Adult Day Program / Home Care
• Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 24-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-FEB-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 16
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.12
• Maximum Salary: $27.99
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12.

Additional Required Qualifications

Completion of diploma from a post-secondary program in a related field or equivalent. A combination of experience and education may be considered. Strong patient and family‑centred approach with the ability to work within a collaborative team environment, as well as engage in the patient experience, from a site perspective. Demonstration of punctuality and dependability.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with clients living with dementia and older adults population is preferred.