Activities Manager

Drayton Valley, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$42,500–$47,500 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week

Job summary

Develop and oversee a dynamic recreation program that promotes an active lifestyle for residents in a retirement community. Manage staff and volunteers while fostering strong relationships with residents, families, and community partners.

Job details

Full-time Permanent, Salary 3902-47 St Drayton Valley, Ab The Opportunity We’re looking for an Activities Manager. This role develops and oversees the recreation program that provides fun and meaningful events, activities and services that promotes an active lifestyle for residents in the community. What You’ll Do * Create a fun and uplifting atmosphere in the retirement community * Develop strong relationships with residents, staff, families and community partners * Plan, promote, implement and evaluate a dynamic recreation program that meets identified psychosocial, physical, intellectual and spiritual needs, interests and desires of the residents * Oversee the volunteers and/or staff (if applicable) * Participate as a member of the management team and provides support to the other members of the team * Champion all Seasons programs and promote wellness in the home * All other duties as assigned * What You’ll Bring * Experience working with seniors is considered an asset * Successful completion of a certified Recreation Therapist program (Applicable to Alberta) * Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma in one of the following areas of study: Activation, Gerontology, Kinesiology, Recreation or Rehabilitation from a recognized institution or relative professional equivalency * Ability to relate to all levels of staff, the residents and their families, and other professionals with a high degree of patience, tolerance and tact - Excellent interpersonal skills * Strong oral and written communication skills * Proficient computer skills * Strong leadership skills, good judgement and the ability to supervise others * Strong ability to motivate and inspire others while providing an outgoing, creative and fun-loving environment * Class 5 License (AB) or Valid G License (ON) with proof of a Clean Drivers Abstract * Current CPR & First Aid Certification * Current Safe Food Handler’s Certification * Current Smart Serve/Pro Serve Certification (Applicable to Ontario/Alberta) * What We Offer * A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated * Competitive compensation and benefits * Opportunities for leadership development and career growth * A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents * Additional Requirements * Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory * All RMs [Comfort using AI and other digital platform systems and tools to support daily work] * Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday, Thursday: 12:00pm-8:00pm 75 hours bi-weekly

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary diploma in Activation, Gerontology, Kinesiology, Recreation, or Rehabilitation, or a certified Recreation Therapist program. Must possess a Class 5 driver's license, CPR/First Aid certification, and be able to pass a criminal background check.