Activity & Wellness Coordinator

GEF; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Coverage

Health Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

LAPP Pension Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Health & Safety certification

Criminal Record Check

Job summary

GEF Seniors Housing in Edmonton seeks an Activity & Wellness Coordinator to empower residents through recreation and leisure programs. Reporting to Life Enrichment Supervisor, you will collaborate with volunteers and staff to foster a sense of community and engage residents in meaningful activities.

The role requires a diploma or degree in recreation or related field, strong English communication, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in recreation or related field is required.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in planning and implementing activity and wellness programs is desired.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal are required.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office are required.
• A vehicle and valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong customer service skills including the ability to interact with everyone in a respectful manner.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents and promote recreation and leisure programming.
• Collaborate with volunteers, residents and staff to build a sense of community.
• Evaluate activity and wellness needs and promote programming aligned with residents’ interests.
• Coordinate site-specific duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team coordination

Resident engagement

Education

Diploma or Degree in recreation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Housing and Client Services - Central Services, 14220 - 109 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM

GEF Seniors Housing is the largest provider of affordable supportive housing for low to moderate income seniors in Alberta. As a leading provider of safe, affordable, quality accommodations, we offer competitive salaries and excellent working conditions for our team of employees, and the opportunity to positively contribute to our clients’ quality of life.

Details:Full time, Days, 37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM, four evening shifts and one Saturday or Sunday shift required per month.

Pay Scale:$26.78 - $30.30 per hour

Locations:GEF locations throughout Edmonton (travel between other GEF sites is required, mileage paid)

Typical Duties:Reporting to the Life Enrichment Supervisor, the Activity & Wellness Coordinator (AWC) is focuses on resident engagement and satisfaction by committing to empowering residents with their individual and group recreation and leisure needs. The AWC works to foster a sense of community by collaborating with and coordinating volunteers and residents who contribute to programs, activities, and events. With support from the Life Enrichment Supervisor, the AWC develops initiatives relevant to the needs of the community they serve, striving to positively influence residents' quality of life. The AWC is responsible for evaluating the community's activity and wellness needs, facilitating, and promoting programming based on the interests of the residents, while reflecting the se ven dimensions of wellness. GEF works to build vibrant communities and an AWC contributes to this through establishing supportive relationships with residents, facilities, staff, volunteers and partner or community agencies. In addition, AWCs are asked to manage other site-specific duties as assigned.

Experience/Education Preferences:

• Diploma or Degree in recreation or related field is required.
• Recreation Therapy is considered an asset, but not required for the level of housing that GEF offers.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in planning and implementing activity and wellness programs is desired.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal are required.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office are required.

Other Requirements:

• A vehicle and valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong customer service skills including the ability to interact with everyone in a respectful manner.
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills with a flexible and collaborative approach.
• Ability to respond calmly and with compassion to challenging situations.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to different environments.

What We Offer :

• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Health Spending Account
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Participation in the LAPP Pension Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Training, includingHealth & Safety certification and hands-on, role-specific learning
• Company-covered Criminal Record Check

T his job competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

Housing and Client Services - Central Services, 14220 - 109 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada