Nova Scotia Recreation programming Jobs – 21 Openings This Week

Recreation Programmer
Shannex —Bedford, NS
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Recreation Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
Specialty Program Instructor
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
Executive Director
Learningo: Community, Recreation & Education Society —Bedford, NS
- From $35,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Psychology
- Flexible schedule
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Extended Care & Primary - Grade 5 Co-curricular Coordinator
Armbrae Academy —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Databases
- Administrative experience
Canada Summer Jobs: Aquatics Program Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- High school diploma or GED
Youth Development Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
Independent Respite Provider
Autism Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Travel
Wellness Coach
Shannex —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Long Term Care Assistant
Shannex —Dartmouth, NS
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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After School Club Leader - Lead position
Town of Stewiacke —Stewiacke, NS
- $21–$23 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Master's degree
- Administrative experience
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Wellness Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Summer Camp Inclusion Facilitator/Camp Counsellor Casual
Autism Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
Long-Term Care Assistant
Shannex —Halifax, NS
- $18.47 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Wellness Coach
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $16.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
Child and Youth Program Staff
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $16.75 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Working with children
Lead Front Desk Staff
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth —Halifax, NS
- $16.50–$17.75 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Sales
- Customer service
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After School Program (BAP) Support Staff - Three Mile Plains District School
Windsor Nursery School —Three Mile Plains, NS
- From $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
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Activities Coordinator
Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa —Digby, NS
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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After School Program (BAP) Support Staff- Windsor Forks District School
Windsor Nursery School —Windsor, NS
- From $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
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Recreation Programmer

Shannex -
Bedford, NS

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Food Handler Certification
First Aid Certification
Computer skills
Class G Licence
Communication skills

Full job description

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 Adeline Hall Enhanced Care in Bedford, Nova Scotia, in June 2026, and we’re searching for an experienced and passionate 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 (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) 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).

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recreation programming jobs in nova scotia

Recreation Programmer

Recreation Coordinator

Specialty Program Instructor

Executive Director

Extended Care & Primary - Grade 5 Co-curricular Coordinator

Canada Summer Jobs: Aquatics Program Coordinator

Youth Development Coordinator

Independent Respite Provider

Wellness Coach

Long Term Care Assistant

After School Club Leader - Lead position

Wellness Coordinator

Summer Camp Inclusion Facilitator/Camp Counsellor Casual

Long-Term Care Assistant

Wellness Coach

Child and Youth Program Staff

Lead Front Desk Staff

After School Program (BAP) Support Staff - Three Mile Plains District School

Activities Coordinator

After School Program (BAP) Support Staff- Windsor Forks District School

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