Terms: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Organization Background

Shepherd Village is Toronto’s largest not-for-profit senior community and has been dedicated to the well-being of seniors since 1961. We’re committed to meeting the changing physical, spiritual and social needs of seniors through quality care and compassionate service. Everything we offer is designed to enhance the quality of life and peace-of-mind of our residents, and their family and friends.

What You Will Work On

Reporting to the Village Club Supervisor, the Recreation Assistant will provide recreation support to the Clients of The Village Club. This includes assessing their needs, planning, executing, supervising, and evaluating activities.

What You Can Expect from Us

• Great culture as confirmed by the Organization having receive the Great Places to Work certification in October 2024.
• An opportunity to participate in and contribute to the work of the largest seniors care community in Toronto.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive Extended Health Care and Dental coverage.
• Employer paid Life insurance benefits; employee paid long-term disability insurance.
• Paid sick time.
• Enhanced with vacation time plan starting at 2 weeks plus additional float days each year supporting work-life balance.
• Matching contributions to a group RRSP.
• Location on a major transit line with a bus stop positioned at the Organization’s property.

How You’ll Create Impact

• Complete comprehensive resident recreation assessments, computerized documentation and other records, as required.
• Support residents’ requests and needs to allow them to maintain a level of independence and participate in activities of their choice.
• Support family, volunteer, student and community involvement.

What Are Your Skills and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Recreation, Therapeutic recreation, or other related field from a community college or university
• Minimum Two (2) years’ experience working in a Seniors Recreation setting required
• A Personal Support Worker Certificate would be an asset
• Ability to assist & oversee clients with the activities of daily living, including walking, transfers, and washroom assistance.
• Previous experience in a day program preferred
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work effectively independently
• Experience designing, planning & executing recreational activities and therapeutic programs for seniors with cognitive impairment
• Ability to conduct a variety of programs for individuals & groups
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English language required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, caring and energetic personality to represent Shepherd Village professionally and positively
• Able to meet the physical stress of recreational programs with elderly people (ie., bending, lifting, walking, pushing wheelchairs, room setup)
• Competency in documentation practices and computer applications (ie, MS Word, Excel)

How To Apply

Interested candidates should apply at: https://shepherdvillage.org/work-here/

Deadline: July 22, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to accessibility in the candidate application and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements of the vacant position. Applicants are asked to please make their accommodation requirements known when contacted.

Successful candidates must provide a complete and current (i.e. within six months prior to hire date) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.