The District Municipality of Muskoka is currently recruiting for a

Activity Assistant – The Pines Long Term Care, Summer Student

**Posting Date:**Wednesday, March 18, 2026

**Closing Date:**Open until filled

Starting Rate:$19.60 hourly

Salary Range:$19.60 - $21.10 hourly

**Hours of Work:**37.5 hours per week

**Classification:**Student

**Status:**Temporary full-time up to 4 months

The District: Muskoka is a great place to live and play, and the District is a four-season municipality passionate about

protecting, servicing and caring for this community. We have opportunities that will allow you to learn, grow and

build your career amongst other ambitious leaders and innovators. We offer a competitive compensation

package and are committed to promoting diversity, accessibility and inclusion.It’s what we do!

The Opportunity:

Each year, the District hires a number of post-secondary students to assist with our seasonal summer

operations. This is a great opportunity for students to develop transferable skills, support career goals and

learn more about the District Municipality of Muskoka! Summer employment opportunities are temporary, full-
time positions commencing the first week of May and continue through to the end of August. In this position,

you are responsible for assisting with Activity and Restorative Care programs, transporting residents,

nourishment/ feeding program, 1-to-1 resident visits, computer/filing/office work.

What you will do:

• Assist staff with residents, within the building and during outings;

• Lead programs under staff supervision;

• Work alongside Restorative Care staff to assist with mobility programs;

• Contribute information towards resident interdisciplinary care conferences;

• Plan and assist with special theme days;

• Interact with frail elderly;

• Work safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe work procedures

and directives as established by the District.

• Other related duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• A student with an educational background related to Gerontology, Kinesiology, Recreation Studies or

Social Service Work is preferred.

• Student should be creative, flexible and well organized.
• Students must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies for the following school year with proof of

enrolment provided to the Human Resources department when requested.

What we are offering: The District is proud to offer the following benefits with this job:

• OMERS pension

• Work-life flexibility

• Perks and discounts

• Wellness programs

• Fostering and fun environment

• Professional development and education opportunities

• Pay range progression based on length of time in the job and satisfactory performance

The Next Step If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision and values (RISE:

Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), submit your application using the apply now link below.

APPLY NOWor visit ourcareers pagefor other opportunities.

The District of Muskoka is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce, encouraging applications from all

qualified individuals. Our organization is committed to providing persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of

goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related

accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources department as soon as possible.

Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to the

Human Resources Department.