Recreation Programmer

Tideview Terrace; Town of Digby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in Digby, NS, is seeking a part-time Recreation Programmer responsible for planning and evaluating social and recreational programs to enhance the well-being of residents. Candidates must hold a relevant recreation diploma, possess strong interpersonal and time management skills, and be CPR certified. The position offers a wage range of $19.33 to $24.11 per hour. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via email to Ariel Rice by the closing date of January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Alzheimer's and other Dementia Care course.
• Completion of the Therapeutic Recreation course preferred.
• Must hold up-to-date CPR certification.
• Experience in long term care considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident's physical and recreational ability.
• Plan individual recreational programs.
• Evaluate social, educational, vocational, spiritual, and recreational programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building skills

Time management

Decision-making skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

NSCC Recreation diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

TIDEVIEW TERRACE

Therapeutic and Allied Health Services

DATE: December 22, 2025; CLOSING: January 5, 2026; POSITION: Recreation Programmer; POSITION LENGTH: Permanent; TYPE: Part time (70%); START DATE: Jan 19, 2026; LOCATION: Digby, NS

POSITION SCOPE

Under the supervision and guidance of the Enrichment Lead the incumbent will be part of a dynamic team, working towards maximizing the abilities and well-being of residents living in a 90 bed long-term care facility. The recreation programmer is mainly responsible for the overall planning, implementation and evaluation of social, educational, vocational, spiritual and recreational programs and activities in accordance with the interests and abilities of the residents and the philosophy and policies of Tideview Terrace. She / he / they does this by assessing resident's physical and recreational ability, planning individual recreational programs, maintaining progress reports and conferring with other health care professionals. She / he / they works closely with a number of health care professionals such as nurses, CCAs, physicians, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, pharmacist, and support service care partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• NSCC Recreation diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or other related discipline or Grade 12 or equivalent with willingness to complete continuing education to obtain Recreation diploma.
• Some knowledge of crafts, music, creative expression, and group leadership.
• The completion of the Alzheimer's and other Dementia Care course.
• Completion of the Therapeutic Recreation course preferred.
• Must hold up-to-date CPR certification.
• Experience in long term care considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills as well as a positive working attitude; ability to work independently as well as an integral member of client-focused teams.
• Excellent time management and decision-making skills related to the care of the Residents
• The ability to manage numerous tasks in a long term care setting with minimum supervision.
• The ability to analyze challenging situations, show initiative by actively seeking out opportunities to make a contribution and provide assistance with problem-solving and the development of action plans.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills and ability to present ideas in a well-organized fashion.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Wage range $19.33 - $24.11 per hour, as per SEIU Collective Agreement.

Submit resume and cover letter to Ariel Rice or by email [e-mail] on or before 2:00 pm of the closing date.

Tideview Terrace is an EDEN Registered facility dedicated to eliminating the plagues of loneliness, helplessness, and boredom of our residents.

Creating Homes Where Life is Worth Living

The Eden Alternative shows how companionship, the opportunity to give meaningful care to other living things, and the variety and spontaneity that mark an enlivened environment, can succeed where pills and therapies often fail. Places that have adopted the Eden Alternative typically are filled with plants, animals, and are regularly visited by children.

The Eden Alternative is also about changing the culture of long-term care organizations. The departmentalized, task-orientation of the current institutional model has created a culture that is characterized by pessimism, cynicism and stinginess. By moving away from the top-down bureaucratic approach to management and moving decision making closer to the Elders, Edenizing organizations are helping to support a meaningful life for their Elders.