Calgary Ab Recreation therapy Jobs – 44 Openings This Week

Recreation Therapist/Volunteer Coordinator
Providence Care Centre —Calgary, AB
- $31.98–$45.56 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Recreation Therapy Assistant (Casual) - Bethany Riverview
Bethany Care Society —Calgary, AB
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
Recreation Therapy Aide, Regular PT SP MH RTA6 0.80, Mental Health SkyPointe
AgeCare Skypointe —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- English
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Case Manager
Alexandra Comm Hlth Ctr —Calgary, AB
- $58,715–$65,228 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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Recreation Therapy Aide Reg PT (ST RTA5 0.80) AgeCare Seton
AgeCare Seton —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Paid time off
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Therapy Assistant (TA-HH22-002) - Bethany Harvest Hills
Bethany Care Society —Calgary, AB
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Recreation Aide - AgeCare Mount Royal
AgeCare Mount Royal —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Occupational Therapy Assistant (Casual) - Bethany Riverview
Bethany Care Society —Calgary, AB
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
Recreation Manager - AgeCare Dawson
AgeCare Dawson —Chestermere, AB
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
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Certified Athletic Therapist
SAIT —Calgary, AB
- $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's
- Paid time off
Minor Official Lead
SAIT —Calgary, AB
- $19.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
Director of Care Allied Health | Complex Mental Health (2026-0617)
Carewest Innovative Healthcare —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Acute care experience
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Relief Youth Worker - Windsor Park and Raido House
The Calgary John Howard Society —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
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Rehabilitation Aide (FT)
Optima Living —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
Rehabilitation Aide - FT
Optima Living —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
Minor Official
SAIT —Calgary, AB
- $17.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
Director of Care Allied Health | Complex Mental Health (2026-0617)
Carewest —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Acute care experience
1d
Trojans Assistant Coach
SAIT —Calgary, AB
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Paid time off
Recreational Assist (ADP) - Casual leading to Part Time
Chinese Christian Wing Kei Nursing Home —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
Occupational Therapist I
Alberta Health Services —Calgary, AB
- $42.51–$56.60 an hour
- Night shift
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook

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Recreation Therapist/Volunteer Coordinator

Providence Care Centre
Calgary, AB

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
$31.98–$45.56 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation
Microsoft Office
Organizational skills
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Father Lacombe Care Society is Calgary’s longest serving continuing care provider, offering compassionate Long-Term Care and Supportive Living for seniors in south Calgary near Fish Creek Park and St. Mary’s University. Rooted in the legacy of the Sisters of Providence, we are proud to provide care that supports dignity, choice, belonging, and quality of life.

Our team works together to create a warm, respectful environment where residents are supported to live with meaning, connection, and purpose. If you are a compassionate recreation professional who enjoys meaningful programming, volunteer engagement, and seniors’ quality of life, we invite you to apply.

Position Summary

The Recreation Therapist / Volunteer Coordinator plans, delivers, evaluates, and documents recreation therapy programs that support residents’ physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being. This full-time temporary 12-month role also coordinates the volunteer program, including recruitment, orientation, scheduling, support, and recognition. Working closely with residents, families, volunteers, team members, and community partners, this position helps create meaningful opportunities for engagement, inclusion, and connection each day.

Why This Is Great For You

· Full-time temporary position for 18 months.

· Rewarding role combining recreation therapy, volunteer coordination, programming, and community engagement.

· Competitive compensation, group benefits, employer-matched RRSP, three weeks’ vacation, and free parking.

· Supportive, collaborative team culture focused on resident choice, connection, and quality of life.

Role Summary

Recreation Therapy

· Assess resident recreation needs, interests, strengths, abilities, and goals in collaboration with residents, families, and the care team.

· Plan, facilitate, evaluate, and document individual and group recreation therapy programs that support physical, cognitive, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual well-being.

· Support resident choice, independence, dignity, inclusion, and meaningful engagement through creative, person-centred programming.

· Coordinate special events, outings, seasonal celebrations, community connections, and program materials in a safe and welcoming environment.

Volunteer Coordination

· Coordinate volunteer recruitment, orientation, placement, scheduling, communication, records, ongoing support, and recognition.

· Match volunteers with meaningful opportunities that support resident needs, program goals, volunteer interests, and organizational requirements.

· Maintain accurate volunteer information, schedules, statistics, and related documentation.

· Build positive relationships with residents, families, volunteers, team members, schools, and community partners to strengthen engagement and connection.

Qualifications

· Diploma or degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Gerontology required.

· Membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) required.

· Minimum two years’ recreation programming or recreation therapy experience; continuing care experience is an asset.

· Volunteer coordination, community partnership, event, or group program experience is an asset.

· Strong assessment, planning, facilitation, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

· Comfort using Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

· Clear criminal record check, including vulnerable sector screening, required.

Father Lacombe Care Society supports a healthy and safe environment. Staff are required to meet Alberta Health Services immunization requirements, including the annual flu vaccine.

Pay: $31.98-$45.56 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Application question(s):

Do you have a diploma or degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Gerontology

Experience:

therapeutic recreation programming in continuing care: 2 years (preferred)
volunteer coordination: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) (required)

Work Location: In person

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