Senior Activities Coordinator

Whitefish River First Nation; Canada; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitefish River First Nation is seeking a Senior Activities Coordinator to improve daily living skills of its senior citizens and develop engaging programs. You will create workplans, coordinate events, and collaborate with partners while monitoring engagement and reporting on outcomes.

The role requires post-secondary training in therapeutic recreation or related field, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar setting, and a strong commitment to senior well-being and community culture.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in therapeutic recreation, gerontology or related field, or a suitable combination of training and experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience as an activity’s coordinator or similar role in a care setting
• Creative and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in working with seniors
• Knowledge of the physical and cognitive needs in seniors
• Knowledge, respect, and understanding of Anishinabek culture, traditions, and language
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating a wide range of activities tailored to the interests and physical abilities of the senior citizens.
• Organizing special events such as outings, guest speakers, holiday celebrations and health and wellness workshops.
• Monitoring the participation and engagement of the members in the activities and adjusting the programs as needed.
• Ensure all activities are safe and suitable for seniors with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities.
• Working closely with other staff, volunteers, and community partners to deliver high-quality programs and services.
• Assisting in the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers.
• Developing and managing the activities budget.
• Communicating effectively with members, their families, and the community to promote the activities and events of the Seniors Centre.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal abilities

Volunteer supervision

First Aid/CPR

Education

Therapeutic recreation / gerontology related field

Job description

SENIOR ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Employment Type: Fulltime (On-Site)

Salary Range: $50,960 to $63,500 per year

Subject to education and/or experience or a combination of both

Position Summary: We are seeking a social and motivated individual to fulfill the role and responsibilities of the Senior Activities Coordinator. The Senior Activities Coordinator, under the direction and supervision of the Health Manager, will be responsible for improving the daily living skills of Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN) senior citizens. The Senior Activities Coordinator will develop and deliver a wide range of activities tailored to the interests and physical abilities of the senior citizens. This will include creating workplans, communicating events with the community, collaborating with internal and external partners, monitoring participating, reporting on engagement and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating a wide range of activities tailored to the interests and physical abilities of the senior citizens.
• Organizing special events such as outings, guest speakers, holiday celebrations and health and wellness workshops.
• Monitoring the participation and engagement of the members in the activities and adjusting the programs as needed.
• Ensure all activities are safe and suitable for seniors with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities.
• Working closely with other staff, volunteers, and community partners to deliver high-quality programs and services.
• Assisting in the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers.
• Developing and managing the activities budget.
• Communicating effectively with members, their families, and the community to promote the activities and events of the Seniors Centre.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in therapeutic recreation, gerontology or related field, or a suitable combination of training and experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience as an activity’s coordinator or similar role in a care setting
• Creative and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in working with seniors.
• Knowledge of the physical and cognitive needs in seniors
• Knowledge, respect, and understanding of Anishinabek culture, traditions, and language.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must submit a Police Criminal Reference Check.

The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 25, 2026 at NOON

Whitefish River First Nation, 17-A Rainbow Ridge Road, P.O. Box 188; Birch Island, ON P0P1A0

At Whitefish River First Nation, we value diversity and inclusion. Miigwetch to all who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.