At Ronald McDonald House® British Columbia and Yukon, we envision a province where families stay close to their sick children. Today, 2 out of 3 Canadians live in a city or town without a children’s hospital. Our Mission is to give sick children the healing power of being together with family.

As a champion of family-centered care, we enable access to children’s hospitals by providing families with sick children accommodation, meals, and wellness programs that support their emotional and physical well‑being. Since opening our first 13‑bedroom House in Vancouver in 1983, Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon has continued to grow to meet the rising need for support. In 2014, we opened the Heather House, a 73‑bedroom House on the grounds of BC Children’s Hospital, along with a Ronald McDonald House Family Room inside Surrey Memorial Hospital.

In 2025, we expanded once again, opening new Family Rooms at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, and the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George, bringing comfort, care, and a place to rest to families throughout the province. With the demand for services increasing, we are planning for even greater impact through expansion with a second House. The new Willow House is intentionally designed for comfort, connection, and wellness, and will offer families more space, more support and more ways to stay together during the toughest times. serving families, supporting volunteers and donors, and helping spread awareness every single day.

The Recreation Therapy

Assistant reports to the Programs Manager and works in a collaborative, team‑based environment to develop, deliver,



and evaluate meaningful recreation and social programs that support the diverse population we serve. This full‑time role requires flexibility, including availability during evenings and weekends, to meet organizational needs and provide meaningful programming for families. Develop intentional programming to increase the well‑being for all ages – adult and children.

Facilitate programming with support of volunteers or students. Actively collaborate with the Family Services team to increase program engagement, being flexible and adaptable to an ever‑changing fast paced setting. Collaborate with the Celebration Committee to facilitate seasonal events and celebrations.

Prepare a calendar of events and present monthly to the team. Maintain inventory of program supplies and materials; Alignment with the mission and values of Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon. Ability to represent the House with a polished, positive and professional demeanor and attitude at all times.

A commitment to working cooperatively in a team environment with staff, volunteers, families, donors and the public. Commitment to work collaboratively in a team environment with staff, volunteers, families, donors, and the public, in the best interest of families. Post‑secondary degree or diploma in a Recreation Therapy Assistant program.

Previous experience in non‑profit is an asset. General knowledge of trauma‑informed care and Indigenous Cultural Safety. Competitive salary and benefits package, including extended health coverage, RRSP matching, generous PTO including vacation, personal days, wellness days, summer Fridays and your birthday off.

Please note: all successful candidates will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector criminal record check. #

📌 Recreation Therapy Assistant- Temporary full-time (Vancouver)
🏢 Ronald McDonald House BC u0026 Yukon
📍 Vancouver