Recreation Manager Temporary Full Time [MOM RM 1.00] AgeCare Monashee Mews

AgeCare; Lumby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Lumby, British Columbia, is seeking a Recreation Manager to oversee recreational programming in a resident-centered environment. The successful candidate will deliver therapeutic activity programs, manage departmental budgets, and participate in resident care planning. A Recreation Therapy qualification is mandated, along with leadership experience in a healthcare setting. This role offers a supportive atmosphere focused on wellness and community in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Recreation Therapy program from a Canadian accredited institution.
• 3 to 5 years of leadership and Recreational Therapy experience preferred.
• Proven experience preparing assessments and MDS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver recreation and leisure activity programs.
• Manage the designated budget and review operations.
• Ensure recreational programs meet client needs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recreation Therapy program from a Canadian accredited institution

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well‑being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person‑centered environment. Working in long‑term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Recreation Manager delivers recreation and leisure activity programs within the AgeCare SkyPointe community and in accordance with AgeCare’s Mission, Vision, and Values/Guiding Principles.

What Is In It For You

• Ensure recreational programming is designed to meet client needs specific to both neighborhood and individual assessment.
• Drawing on your robust therapeutic skills, ensure that the Recreational Team develops, plans and implements recreational programming that has therapeutic balance and offers the appropriate elements of cognitive stimulation, social interaction, diversional and physical activity.
• Ensure the department is operating effectively by managing the designated budget, reviewing operations and being involved in policies and procedures related to recreational therapy.
• Be resident‑centered in your approach and model our values in all of your individual interactions and while representing the department in multidisciplinary Resident Care Plan meetings.

What You Will Need

• Completion of a Recreation Therapy program from a Canadian accredited post secondary institution and registered with or eligible for registration with ATRA.
• 3 to 5 years of leadership and Recreational Therapy experience in gerontology in a health care facility preferred.
• Proven experience preparing assessments and MDS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills interacting with clients, families and other Care staff.

Internal Closing Date :: Dec 09, 2025

Hours of Work :: 0800 - 1630 (Mon - Fri)

Approximate Start Date :: Dec 19, 2025

Members of Equity Seeking groups are encouraged to apply.

Union Membership is a condition of employment

This position is upon the return of the incumbent. This position may end with two weeks’ written notice.

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