Open Door Group (ODG), a trailblazing non-profit organization serving communities across Canada, is looking for an Activity Worker to join our team!

Salary: $27.92 per hour (Grid 21, step 2)

Status: Part-Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 18 Hours per week

Location: The primary work location for this position will be the Open Door Gardengate location in Kamloops, BC.

Internal Posting closing date: July 11, 2025

Your Role:

Open Door Group’s Gardengate Program is an innovative horticulture program that offers programming and volunteer opportunities to individuals living with addictions or mental health conditions. The partnership between the Kamloops Food Policy Council and Open Door Group has enabled this unique program to promote healthy living and life skills development through learning.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Activity Worker will implement established activities to meet clients’ activation, life skills, recreational, and social needs, and assists clients with activities of daily living as required.

Please see the full job description for a detailed description of the responsibilities included in this position. Full posting and job description are available here: https://www.opendoorgroup.org/about-us/join-our-team

Why Open Door Group?

Champion of Great Workplaces: ODG proudly holds the title of one of Canada's Certified Great Places to Work, fostering a culture of compassion and authenticity. Join a team that values your unique contribution and believes in the boundless potential of every individual.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: As a Certified Living Wage Employer, ODG is committed to offering more than just a job. Enjoy a comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefits package and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan. Your well-being matters, and we provide an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you. Invest in your future with our professional development fund. Pursue courses, workshops, or certifications to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Community Impact: Be part of an organization that goes beyond the conventional, providing tailored employment services to build strong workforce ecosystems and thriving communities. Your work will directly contribute to the social and economic well-being of the community.

What you bring to the position:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to instruct.
• Knowledge of, and ability to do, various arts and crafts, handicrafts, and sports activities.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Completion of a Peer Support or Activity Assistant Program.
• Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• Certificates in CPR and First Aid.
• Recent, related experience of one year.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Or other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Open Door Group values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We are looking for qualified individuals who represent, at all job levels, the diversity of the people we serve and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, individuals of all genders and sexual orientation, origin and ethnic affiliations, disability, age, and religion

We strive to ensure an accessible experience for candidates. If you require an alternative method to submit your application, please contact us toll-free at 1 866 377 3670 and ask to speak with an HR representative, or you can email us at humanresources@opendoorgroup.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Open Door Group team!