Recreationist - Therapeutic Recreation Services

Baycrest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Toronto is seeking a Recreationist for a permanent part-time position. The role involves developing therapeutic programs and supervising volunteers in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should have a two-year diploma in Recreation, effective communication skills, and experience with diverse populations. Benefits include vacation entitlement and health plan enrollment opportunities.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Extended health and dental benefit plan

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Completion of a two year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year experience in a Recreationist role or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute therapeutic programs.
• Attend interprofessional team meetings.
• Supervise and set expectations with volunteers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning and implementation

Education

Two year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Baycrest’s Therapeutic Recreation Services

has an opportunity for a

RECREATIONIST

Position Type: Permanent Part-time

Shift Type: Day-Evening, every weekend (subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $28.18 - $35.09

Bi-Weekly Hours: 42 Hours

Posting Number: 9428

Union: OPSEU 595

Date Posted: November 21, 2025

Internal Closing Date:

November 28, 2025

Leisure is an important component of both quality of life and well-being. It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful leisure, which is the foundation of Therapeutic Recreation services. Therapeutic Recreation services are offered across the organization.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Works with the Apotex Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programs
• Attends interprofessional team meetings
• Interviews, orients, supervises and sets expectations with volunteers
• Contributes to interprofessional team and therapeutic recreation professional development
• Coordinates services with other staff/departments
• Develops and maintains inventory of program supplies

Qualifications (include but are not limited to):

• Completion of a two (2) year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent required
• At least 1 year experience in a Recreationist role or equivalent required
• Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (‘TRO’) or Activity Professionals of Ontario (‘APO’) preferred
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation preferred
• Experience in supervision of volunteers preferred
• Experience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment preferred
• Knowledge of community resources an asset
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, Holy Days and festivals are an asset
• Second language an asset, i.e. Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

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