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. 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 .

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. 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 Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance 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 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 Demonstrates respect for the client ‘s needs and their spiritual, cultural, moral and ethical values,



and lifestyle preferences Prepares rooms and equipment for recreation programs; lays out material for clients’ use; cleans up recreation areas; 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 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, protected work practices and training provided Two-year post-secondary diploma in Recreation/Leisure Studies 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 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 Works with minimal supervision.

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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. 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.

📌 Recreation Programmer - Permanent - Full Time (Sydney)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Sydney