Recreation Coordinator (Degree)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a part-time Recreation Therapist to join the WRS5 - Acute Stroke Unit in person. Anticipated start date is 10/30/2026, with daily hours of 7.75 and a 0.40 FTE.

The role focuses on delivering social, recreational and leisure programming within hospital and community settings, aligned with a undergraduate degree in Recreation Management and Community Development or equivalent, with therapeutic recreation specialization.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Recreation Management and Community Development or equivalent, with specialization in therapeutic recreation.
• CTRS designation preferred, as endorsed through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
• Membership in Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association and Recreation Connections Manitoba preferred.
• First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as required by the program/site.
• CPR training requirements per Employer policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal comms

Initiative & problem solving

Team collaboration

Indigenous language knowledge (pref)

Education

Undergraduate degree in Recreation Management & Community Development or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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Department / Unit: WRS5 - Acute Stroke Unit

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 10/30/2026

FTE: 0.40

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• 1-2 years recent experience working with individuals/groups in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Must have extensive knowledge of social, recreation and leisure programming and recreation resources in hospital and in the community.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Undergraduate degree in Recreation Management and Community Development or equivalent, with specialization in therapeutic recreation.

Special Training:

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation preferred, as endorsed through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Membership in Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association and Recreation Connections Manitoba preferred.
• First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as required by the program/site.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Must have personal maturity and the ability to accept responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, sound judgment and problem-solving skills in all areas of practice.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of therapeutic recreation and general healthcare knowledge (i.e., mental health, geriatric health, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently.
• Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.

Physical Requirements

• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.