Activity Worker

Area Transition Society; Hope; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society in Hope, BC is seeking an Activity Worker to plan and facilitate recreational, social, cultural, and life-skills activities within a new supportive housing facility. You’ll support clients, adapt activities to individual needs, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes building respectful relationships with clients, maintaining documentation, and contributing to a trauma-informed, culturally safe program.

Qualifications

• Certificate in a related human services, social services, recreation, or community-support field.
• At least six months of recent related experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 or equivalent.
• Naloxone training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, educational, cultural, and life-skills activities.
• Encourage and support clients to participate in activities that promote social connection, skill development, confidence, and independence.
• Adapt established activities to meet clients’ individual abilities, interests, cultural backgrounds, and support needs.
• Participate in developing individual activity plans and provide feedback regarding client participation and progress.
• Lead activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling, music, traditional food preparation, seasonal events, sports, and land-based-inspired learning.
• Deliver activities in a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and respectful manner.
• Model appropriate interpersonal, social, and life skills.
• Prepare activity areas, gather supplies, set up furnishings and equipment, and maintain an inventory of program materials.
• Observe clients and their environments and report behavioural, physical, cognitive, or safety-related changes to the appropriate supervisor.
• Accompany clients on community outings, including appointments, shopping, recreational activities, and other scheduled activities.
• Respond appropriately to client feedback, questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Encourage clients to participate in activities of daily living and household responsibilities.
• Complete records and documentation, including activity statistics, participation records, progress reports, observation reports, and client activity profiles.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients’ families, community service providers, and other professionals.
• Perform housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and washing dishes.
• Complete limited food preparation, such as heating prepared food and making tea, coffee, toast, salads, and sandwiches.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Observation skills

Education

Certificate in related field

Job description

Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society
Location:Hope, BC
Job Type:Full-time, unionized position
Wage:$24.97 per hour — Wage Grid 8
Hours:40 hours per week
Reports to:Housing Manager
Anticipated Start Date:To be determined based on facility opening and operational readiness

About Cedar Strong

Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society provides supportive, client-centred services to individuals and families in Hope and the surrounding communities.

We are seeking a compassionate, creative, and dependableActivity Workerto join the team at our new supportive housing facility. This position will plan and facilitate meaningful recreational, social, cultural, educational, and life-skills activities that promote client participation, connection, independence, and well-being.

The successful candidate will be comfortable building relationships with clients, adapting activities to individual needs, supporting daily living tasks, maintaining accurate documentation, and working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, educational, cultural, and life-skills activities.
• Encourage and support clients to participate in activities that promote social connection, skill development, confidence, and independence.
• Adapt established activities to meet clients’ individual abilities, interests, cultural backgrounds, and support needs.
• Participate in developing individual activity plans and provide feedback regarding client participation and progress.
• Lead activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling, music, traditional food preparation, seasonal events, sports, and land-based-inspired learning.
• Deliver activities in a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and respectful manner.
• Model appropriate interpersonal, social, and life skills.
• Prepare activity areas, gather supplies, set up furnishings and equipment, and maintain an inventory of program materials.
• Observe clients and their environments and report behavioural, physical, cognitive, or safety-related changes to the appropriate supervisor.
• Accompany clients on community outings, including appointments, shopping, recreational activities, and other scheduled activities.
• Respond appropriately to client feedback, questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Encourage clients to participate in activities of daily living and household responsibilities.
• Complete records and documentation, including activity statistics, participation records, progress reports, observation reports, and client activity profiles.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients’ families, community service providers, and other professionals.
• Perform housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and washing dishes.
• Complete limited food preparation, such as heating prepared food and making tea, coffee, toast, salads, and sandwiches.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certificate in a related human services, social services, recreation, or community‑support field.
• At least six months of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence.
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 or equivalent.
• Naloxone training.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain respectful, professional relationships with clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Strong organization, time‑management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in a client’s behaviour, functioning, health, or well‑being.
• Ability to provide clear instruction and demonstrations.
• Knowledge of recreational activities, arts and crafts, sports, and other group‑based programming.
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
• Sound judgment, emotional patience, adaptability, and consistent attention to client safety.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Working Conditions

This position works in a structured, client-focused supportive housing environment and combines activity facilitation, community outings, daily‑living support, housekeeping, food preparation, and documentation.

The role involves light to moderate physical activity throughout the workday. Candidates must have the mobility and stamina required to participate in activities, supervise clients, prepare program areas, and safely lift or move activity equipment and supplies.

As this position is connected to a new facility that is still under development, the schedule and start date may be adjusted based on facility readiness, client needs, staffing requirements, and service‑delivery needs. Any adjustments will be made in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, employment standards legislation, and Cedar Strong policies.

Cedar Strong Prevention & Intervention Society thanks all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.