EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Recreation Coordinator – Full-time

M’akola Housing Society

Langford, B.C., Jesken Aerie

Who We Are

M’akola Housing Society (MHS) is an Indigenous affordable housing provider committed to supporting vibrant, diverse communities in British Columbia. Our portfolio spans the entire province and involves property management, asset management, Assisted Living, and providing professional consulting services to other service providers. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all team members take personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Jesken Aerie is an Assisted Living facility where we provide recreation, meals, and a variety of services and supports to the Indigenous Elders, seniors, and people with disabilities residing in the facility.

Position Summary The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of the recreation programs, entertainment and daily activities that enrich the lives of the residents residing at Jesken Aerie Assisted Living.

The Recreation

Coordinator is also responsible for all aspects of volunteer recruitment and management to enhance the recreation program of Jesken Aerie, with guidance and direction from the Assisted Living Manager.

The Recreation

Coordinator creates and distributes timely and appropriate promotional materials to the residents, as well as maintaining all reporting requirements and documentation.

This position is full-time, permanent, from 8:00am – 4:00pm Tuesday - Saturday,



based out of Jesken Aerie Assisted Living facility in Langford. This position starts at $30.54 per hour.

What We Offer

- Competitive wages and annual reviews
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
- Extended health and dental
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & Wellness Program includes $250/year
- Professional Development Program

Requirements
- Post-secondary education in recreation coordination or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in recreation coordination preferably with seniors, Elders and persons with disabilities
- Minimum two year’s experience in all aspects of volunteer management
- A combination of education and experience will be considered
- Experience working in and with the Indigenous community is an asset

Other
- Provide clear Criminal Record Check prior to hiring, costs covered by M’akola
- Willingness to follow M’akola policies and procedures
- Must possess a valid Class 4 Driver’s License and a clean Driver’s abstract
- Completed First Aid – Level 1 (can complete once hired and paid for by M’akola)
- WHMIS Certificate, cost covered by MHS




- Food Safe Level 1 Certificate, cost covered by MHS.
- Demonstrated completion of training and/or certifications related to senior living, such as Falls Prevention, Strategies and Actions for Independent Living (S.A.I.L.), chair fitness, yoga, or other fitness instruction programs.
- Bullying and Harassment training (provided by MHS)

Come visit us! M'akola accepts in-person applications. Please visit our Assisted Living facility with your resume and let us know what position you would like to apply to! To view the full and the list of responsibilities, click here.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and hire employees of all cultures including Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Our Indigenous employees have diverse backgrounds including status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit. Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify) as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.

If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please contact us at: [email protected] or (phone hidden). We want to support all applicants during this process.

MHS is an equal prospect employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Please advise us if you require accommodation if we contact you for an employment opportunity. We deeply appreciate and thank all that apply but only applicants that are selected for this opportunity will be contacted.

📌 Recreation Coordinator (Langford)
🏢 M'akola Housing Society
📍 Langford