Job Description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, qualified, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Recreation Programmer to join our Harbourstone Enhanced Care team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia .

Meaningful Advantages
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Life, travel, and other insurances

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events

Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence

Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

Plans, implements and evaluates internal and external recreation programs focusing on physical, social, cultural, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the clients





Conducts recreation programs in a variety of settings, such as large groups, small groups and one-to-one

Collaborates with client and family to meet their program expectations and needs

Demonstrates effective communication strategies and skills when relating to clients, family, and team members

Demonstrates respect for the client ‘s needs and their spiritual, cultural, moral and ethical values, and lifestyle preferences

Modifies service delivery to support the changing health status or responsive behaviours of the clients

Demonstrates a rapport with clients and families that reflects an understanding of the importance of respecting client’s choices, privacy, promoting independence and the right to refuse services

Prepares rooms and equipment for recreation programs; lays out material for clients’ use; cleans up recreation areas; maintains proper care and level of supplies and equipment

Motivates and facilitates client participation in recreation programs and client involvement with the community

Collaborates with clients and Substitute Decision Makers in developing recreation-related goals and interventions

Documents client progress evaluations, admission assessments and other reports as required

Maintains accurate client participation records; analyzes data to assist in the development of appropriate programs

Transporting residents to events and outings as scheduled

Assists in the training, education, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers and student placements

Promotes a safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely and completing safety education





Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided

Additional duties as assigned/required

About You

Two-year post-secondary diploma in Recreation/Leisure Studies

Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid certification is required

Basics Food Safety Training/ Food Handlers Course

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment

Class 4 Driver’s License required if clients are being transported by facility vehicle

Knowledge of techniques and equipment needed for a variety of recreation programs used in a therapeutic setting

Knowledge of human behaviour as related to the recreational needs of the client population

Strong computer literacy skills (including word processing, spreadsheet and database software)

Ability to maintain records related to the recreation programs of institutional clients

Ability to read and write the English language

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behaviour and attention to detail

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .

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📌 Recreation Programmer (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Nova Scotia