Join Our Energetic Team at Columbia View Lodge in Trail, BC!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the well-being of others? We are looking for an experienced Recreation Therapist to join our team.

About Us

Columbia View Lodge is a long-term care home in Trail, BC, providing resident-centred care in a warm, supportive environment. The Lodge is home to a diverse group of seniors and offers a range of programs and services that support physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Recreation

Therapy plays an important role in enhancing quality of life, fostering connection, and supporting meaningful daily experiences for residents. Join a collaborative care team committed to dignity, engagement, and compassionate care.

How You Can Make a Difference In accordance with the organization’s vision, values, and professional practice standards, the Recreation Therapist provides client- and resident-centred recreation and leisure programs that support health, functional ability, personal development, and quality of life. Working both one-on-one and in group settings, the Recreation Therapist assesses individual recreation and leisure needs,



develops and implements therapeutic recreation plans, and evaluates outcomes to ensure meaningful engagement and goal attainment.

The role involves completing recreation and leisure assessments, documenting behavioural and functional observations, and developing individualized therapeutic recreation plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.

The Recreation

Therapist monitors client progress, revises goals and timelines as needed, and contributes to the ongoing delivery and quality improvement of Recreation Therapy services through participation in meetings, education, and quality assurance initiatives.

Position Details

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday day shifts from 07:45 to 15:45. This position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including…

- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer paid training/education opportunities
- Employer paid vacation
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended health & dental coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-life balance
- Opportunities for career advancement

📌 Recreation Therapist (Trail)
🏢 Interior Health Authority
📍 Trail