Recreationist - Therapeutic Recreation Services

1 week ago

Toronto ON MA E, Canada BAYCREST HOSPITAL Full time $70,000 - $73,053 per year

Baycrest's Therapeutic Recreation Services

has an opportunity for a

RECREATIONIST

Position Type: Permanent Part-time
Shift Type: Day-Evening, every weekend (subject to change)
Hourly Pay Rate: $ $35.09
Bi-Weekly Hours: 42 Hours
Posting Number: 9428

Union: OPSEU 595

Date Posted: November 21, 2025
Internal Closing Date:
November 28, 2025

Leisure is an important component of both quality of life and well-being. It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful leisure, which is the foundation of Therapeutic Recreation services. Therapeutic Recreation services are offered across the organization.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Works with the Apotex Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programs
  • Completes documentation as required
  • Attends interprofessional team meetings
  • Interviews, orients, supervises and sets expectations with volunteers
  • Contributes to interprofessional team and therapeutic recreation professional development
  • Coordinates services with other staff/departments
  • Develops and maintains inventory of program supplies

Qualifications (include but are not limited to):

  • Completion of a two (2) year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent required
  • At least 1 year experience in a Recreationist role or equivalent required
  • Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario ('TRO') or Activity Professionals of Ontario ('APO') preferred
  • Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation preferred
  • Experience in supervision of volunteers preferred
  • Experience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment preferred
  • Knowledge of community resources an asset
  • Knowledge of Jewish culture, Holy Days and festivals are an asset
  • Second language an asset, i.e. Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel

Additional Benefits:

  • Vacation Entitlement
  • Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences

are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at or , ext

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.

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