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 Recreation Supervisor. To assess, plan, facilitate and evaluate recreation programs that meet the resident’s recreational needs, interests and expectations.

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

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• Diploma/Certificate in Recreation and Leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field from a community college or university. Three years minimum previous experience in recreation programming with seniors with cognitive decline and /or persons with disabilities is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Well-developed assessment skills and an understanding of each resident’s physical and cognitive challenges.
• Must have experience planning, facilitating and evaluating recreation programs for seniors with cognitive impairment and other disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of memory-related illnesses such as Alzheimer Disease and other types of dementia.
• Must be willing to work some evening and weekend hours.
• Proficient in Word Perfect, Excel, PCC, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Infection Control and the Gentle Persuasion approach. GPA Training is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
• Takes responsibility to work independently, make decisions and take initiative with minimal intervention.
• Able to prioritize work responsibilities while maintaining a high degree of efficiency.
• Cooperative and flexible team player, able to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Able to meet the expected physical stresses of recreational programs with elderly people (i.e., walking, bending, lifting, pushing, wheelchairs, room set-up, etc.).
• Exercise confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the Organization.
• Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.

How To Apply**:**

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

Deadline: August 31, 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.