Recreation Programmer (Temporary)- DePaul Annex

Bedford, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 29, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Assess residents’ interests and wellness goals, develop individualized and community-wide recreation programs, and evaluate whether activities meet residents’ needs. Coordinate resident orientation, collaborate with community partners and the recreation team, and oversee recreation services for special functions.

Job details

If compassion, professionalism, and integrity drive you, a rewarding career at Shannex could be your next great move. Our communities are more than places to work — they’re places where Great People connect, care, and Lead the Way to Better Living. We’re opening DePaul Hall Enhanced Care in Bedford, Nova Scotia, in October 2026, and we’re searching for an experienced and passionate (Temporary) Recreation Programmer to join our opening team. Why Shannex? When you join Shannex, you join a community of talented professionals who care deeply about what they do — and about each other. We’re proud to offer meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference. Here’s What You Can Look Forward To Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (if eligible) Vacation accrual begins immediately and travel insurance (if eligible) Pension plan for part-time and full-time staff Free onsite parking Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety What You’ll Do Collaborates with each resident and/or family to assess their engagement of meaningful activities in the six dimensions of wellness- Physical, Social, Intellectual, Vocational, Emotional, and Spiritual; Assists each resident in achieving their goals to enhance their overall wellness and assist with defining strategies for achieving those goals; Develops, analyzes, and reviews resident-directed individualized and community-wide programs; Fosters partnerships with local businesses and community groups to facilitate program development; Evaluates programming to ensure that the programs are meeting the residents’ needs and expectations along with upholding the established expectations; Collaborates with the Recreation team to develop a plan for full-scope wellness programming for all service lines; Oversees the process of orientation for each new resident to the recreation department, services offered and activities/amenities available to them; Oversees Recreation services for special functions ensuring organization, cost efficiency & appropriate staffing; What You Bring You have a diploma/degree in recreation or a related discipline. You have a passion for creative arts such as music therapy, art therapy, or artistic expression. You are an energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly and has experience in programming and planning for seniors in a recreational environment. You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong computer skills. Possession of a Class G Driver’s License is an asset. Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid Certification, as well as a Safe Food Handler’s Course, is required. You can work flexible hours and shifts (including some weekends and evenings).

What you’ll do

Requirements

A diploma or degree in recreation or a related discipline is required, along with experience planning and delivering recreational programs for seniors and a passion for creative arts. Strong communication and computer skills, current CPR and First Aid certification, a Safe Food Handler’s Course, and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends are required; a Class G driver’s license is an asset.