Recreation Coordinator (Degree)

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg seeks a Therapeutic Recreation professional to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programs for individuals with developmental, cognitive, emotional, social, or physical challenges. You will lead group and individual activities to enhance wellbeing and independence, while coordinating with volunteers and the care team.

The role requires 1–2 years in healthcare, strong communication, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of social, recreation and leisure programming and resources in hospital and community.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) designation preferred, as endorsed through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
• Indigenous language knowledge and Indigenous customs are a plus.
• Commitment to professional practice, documentation, and client-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs for individuals with diverse needs.
• Deliver group and individual programs to improve wellbeing and functional abilities.
• Foster community reintegration and promote health through leisure experiences.
• Supervise volunteers, support professional development, and engage in quality improvement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Undergraduate degree in Recreation Management and Community Development or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 413034
Position Number: 20061374
Posting End Date: October 27, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre - Health Sciences Centre - 735 Notre Dame
Department / Unit: WRS5 - Acute Stroke Unit
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 10/30/2026
FTE: 0.40
Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $38.596 , $40.100 , $41.651 , $43.291 , $44.985 , $46.966
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.

Position Overview

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs for individuals experiencing developmental, cognitive, emotional, social, physical and/or coping difficulties through group and/or individual programs that include:

• Therapeutic recreation interventions to improve functional abilities, well-being and facilitate independence in positive leisure pursuits.
• Leisure education to enhance and promote life-long recreation skills and attitudes.
• Recreation participation to promote health and personal growth through leisure and recreation experiences.
• Community re-integration to provide assistance and support in removing physical and psychological barriers that impede participation in recreation programs and services offered in the community.
• The incumbent fosters professional practice and quality client care through the supervision of volunteers, continuing professional development, research, quality improvement and promotion of therapeutic recreation.

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. Accommodations are 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.