Recreation Therapy jobs in Edmonton, AB

GEF Seniors Housing is the largest provider of affordable supportive housing for low to moderate income seniors in Alberta. As a leading provider of safe, affordable, quality accommodations, we offer competitive salaries and excellent working conditions for our team of employees, and the opportunity to positively contribute to our clients’ quality of life.
Details: Full time, Days, 37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM, four evening shifts and one Saturday or Sunday shift required per month.
Pay Scale: $26.78 - $30.30 per hour
Locations: GEF locations throughout Edmonton (travel between other GEF sites is required, mileage paid)
Typical Duties: Reporting to the Life Enrichment Supervisor, the Activity & Wellness Coordinator (AWC) is focuses on resident engagement and satisfaction by committing to empowering residents with their individual and group recreation and leisure needs. The AWC works to foster a sense of community by collaborating with and coordinating volunteers and residents who contribute to programs, activities, and events. With support from the Life Enrichment Supervisor, the AWC develops initiatives relevant to the needs of the community they serve, striving to positively influence residents' quality of life. The AWC is responsible for evaluating the community's activity and wellness needs, facilitating, and promoting programming based on the interests of the residents, while reflecting the seven dimensions of wellness. GEF works to build vibrant communities and an AWC contributes to this through establishing supportive relationships with residents, facilities, staff, volunteers and partner or community agencies. In addition, AWCs are asked to manage other site-specific duties as assigned.
Experience/Education Preferences:

• Diploma or Degree in recreation or related field is required.
• Recreation Therapy is considered an asset, but not required for the level of housing that GEF offers.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in planning and implementing activity and wellness programs is desired.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal are required.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office are required.

Other Requirements:

• A vehicle and valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong customer service skills including the ability to interact with everyone in a respectful manner.
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills with a flexible and collaborative approach.
• Ability to respond calmly and with compassion to challenging situations.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to different environments.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Health Spending Account
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Participation in the LAPP Pension Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Training, including Health & Safety certification and hands-on, role-specific learning
• Company-covered Criminal Record Check

Internal applicants: Please advise your supervisor or manager of your intent to apply and apply via Dayforce careers.

This job competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal records check.