Recreationist, Therapeutic Recreation Services Toronto

Medisca Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baycrest is seeking a Recreationist to join the Therapeutic Recreation team at the Apotex Centre for the Aged. The role focuses on designing and delivering meaningful activities that support residents' independence and well-being.

You will work with interprofessional teams, supervise volunteers, document programs, and help maintain supplies, ensuring safe, compassionate and engaging experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• 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
• Knowledge of community resources 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

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes therapeutic programs with the Apotex Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams
• Completes documentation as required
• 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Two-year college diploma in Recreation/Activation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Baycrest Long-Term Care

has an exciting opportunity for a

RECREATIONIST

Therapeutic Recreation

Posting Number: 10206

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Shift Type: Day-Evening, Some Weekends

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours, 7 hrs/shift

Union: OPSEU 595

Hourly Pay Rate: $28.18 – $35.09

Date Posted: September 9, 2026

Internal Closing Date: September 16, 2026

About Us

The Apotex Centre for the Aged is Baycrest’s long-term care home. At Baycrest, we believe every older adult deserves care that honours who they are as an individual. Our care teams work closely with residents, families and caregivers to provide personalized support in a safe and compassionate environment.

The Apotex Therapeutic Recreation team helps long-term care residents enjoy meaningful and satisfying recreational experiences. Recreationists assess each resident’s strengths, interests and goals to design activities that support independence and well-being. We also adapt activities to meet individual needs so everyone can participate. We work closely with other departments to create a holistic and engaging recreational experience.

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Works with the Apotex Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programs
• Completes documentation as required
• 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

• 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