Vancouver, Bc Parks and recreation Jobs – 48 Openings This Week

Recreation Therapist ( Casual )
Haro Park Centre —Vancouver, BC
- $32.84 an hour
- Writing skills
- English
- Windows
- Employee assistance program
Quick apply
Project Manager Modular
Kalesnikoff —Vancouver, BC
- $87,200–$109,000 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Project management
- Travel
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Quick apply
Project Coordinator - Mass Timber
Kalesnikoff Lumber —Vancouver, BC
- $71,520–$89,400 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- No university degree
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Quick apply
Assistant Program Coordinator - Community Recreation
City of New Westminster —New Westminster, BC
- $35.60–$41.93 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Customer service
3d
Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker
City of New Westminster —New Westminster, BC
- $30.02–$35.21 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Carpentry
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
Library Assistant II
District of West Vancouver —West Vancouver, BC
- $27.79 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Front desk
- Computer skills
11d
Recreation Facility Worker
City of New Westminster —New Westminster, BC
- $29.25–$34.23 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
Admissions Coordinator and Community Liaison - Full Time
South Granville Park Lodge —Vancouver, BC
- From $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- English
- Supervising experience
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Quick apply
Recreation Assistant
Vancouver Coastal Health —Vancouver, BC
- $32.84 an hour
- Teaching
- Wellness program
- Dental care
Sea to Sky Parks-Porteau Cove Park Operator
Mount Seymour Resorts —North Vancouver, BC
- $19.50–$22.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
- Cleaning
Lead Hand – Parks Infrastructure
City of Coquitlam —Coquitlam, BC
- $49.67 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
14d
Chill Vancouver Program & Community Coordinator
BURTON —Vancouver, BC
- $25.87–$31.05 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Heavy lifting
- Commuter benefits
- Designated paid holidays
Manager, Sport & Community Events
City of Richmond BC —Richmond, BC
- $113,004–$141,255 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Public speaking
- Research
- Project management
Chill Vancouver Program & Community Coordinator
Burton CHILL —Vancouver, BC
- $25.87–$31.05 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Heavy lifting
- Commuter benefits
- Designated paid holidays
Recreation Instructor (Hiking)
City of Burnaby —Burnaby, BC
- $31.52 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
Community Event Coordinator
Zero Era —Vancouver, BC
- $20–$30 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- In-person
- AI
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Theatre Attendant
Corporation of Delta —Delta, BC
- $23.81–$27.78 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Serving
- Bar
- CPR Certification
Community Bus Operator
District of West Vancouver —West Vancouver, BC
- $33.59 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Communication skills
Recreation Instructor (SUP)
City of Burnaby —Burnaby, BC
- $31.52 an hour
- Contract
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
Recreation Therapist - Queen's Park Care Centre
Fraser Health —New Westminster, BC
- $40.19–$50.20 an hour
- Serving
- Bachelor's
- Patient care
13d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for parks and recreation in vancouver, bc

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

parks and recreation jobs near vancouver, bc

Recreation Therapist ( Casual )

Haro Park Centre
Vancouver, BC

Quick apply

Job details

Casual
$32.84 an hour

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation
Dementia care
Case file maintenance
FoodSafe
Writing skills
Person-centred care planning
Serving It Right
English
Windows
Microsoft Office
Senior care
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Driving
Class 4 Licence
Care plan development
Program coordination
PointClickCare
Status Reporting
Horticulture

Full job description

Recreation Therapist
Job Description

Recreation Therapist

Haro Park Centre, located in Vancouver’s West End, was established in 1980, and is a community of care with 218 residents living in a mixed setting of Independent Suites, Assisted Living and Residential Care. We are driven by our vision to be A passionate, progressive and diverse community where people feel they belong with a mission To enrich the lives of everyone at Haro Park by creating a caring, joyful and vibrant home. We are guided by the values of Leadership, Communication, Community, Kindness, Progress and Appreciation.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Therapeutic Recreation, the Recreation Therapist assesses resident’s recreation/leisure needs, abilities and interests, maintains a variety of records, plans and implements therapeutic recreation care plans, evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and communicates with the resident/family and other health care team members. The Recreation Therapist contributes to the organization and delivery of programs that recognize the needs of individual residents and promote normalized living. Provides guidance to activity assistants and volunteers in the implementation of designated programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assessment

Gather pertinent resident information
Assess resident’s recreation/leisure needs, abilities and interests within a specified time frame.
Communicate assessment findings to the resident/family. Health Care Decision Maker (HCDM) and other members of the team and reassesses as necessary.

Intervention Plan and Implementation

Develops and applies evidence-based therapeutic recreation person centered program plans (IPP) with goals and objectives based on the assessment findings and facilitate participation in appropriate programs.
Delivers individual, and group programs with the goal of enhancing life-long leisure skills and attitudes, eliminating barriers to leisure and optimizing leisure involvement of residents.
Discusses plans with the interdisciplinary team, including resident/family/HCDM and evaluates IPP to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Facilitates community access which includes accompanying/transporting residents according to established policies and protocols.

Documentation and Evaluation

Ensures accountability by documenting resident progress using a standardized
system of recording to produce legal and confidential records of care. (Point Click Care and other related tools which may change from time-to-time).
Maintains records and statistics.
Uses established outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of programs by
methods such as preparing progress reports to reflect evidence of progress and monitoring resident response.
Discusses programs with residents and staff to stimulate participation.
Sets up the area equipment and supplies as required for various programs and returns equipment and supplies after the event is over.
Is responsible for assigned programs such as, but not limited to, exercises, creative arts programs, cooking programs, outings in the community, bingo and other games, current events, horticulture, music, entertainment, literature, pet visitation, inter-generational, reminiscing and grooming programs and ensuring that they are evaluated as to their continuing appropriateness and effectiveness for the residents.
Works in collaboration with other team members to develop new program initiatives and share ideas to build a strong home environment.
As part of the Therapeutic Recreation Team organizes plans and implements special activities and provides guidance to activity assistants, practicum students and volunteers assigned.
When requested, shops for necessary materials for the Therapeutic Recreation services department and for special needs of elders.
Drives the bus to transport residents to a specific activity and outings.
Attends staff development programs and in-services as assigned.
Ensures safety of the residents engaged in programming (an accreditation requirement)
Uses Best Practice Guidelines and research as appropriate
Performs other related duties as required.

Education, Training and Experience

The Recreation Therapist’s passion is to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of residents living at Haro Park Centre. The Recreation Therapist is a dedicated and compassionate professional with experience assessing resident needs, developing care plans, and motivating residents to participate in recreation programming.

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from a recognized 4 year Therapeutic Recreation Degree Program or 2 year Therapeutic Recreation Diploma Program plus two year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Class 4 Driver’s License

Current Basic First Aid Certificate

Food Safe Level 1 Certificate

Serving it Right Certificate

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to supervise.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Preferred experience and knowledge of PointClickCare, MS Office, and Windows Programs

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $32.84 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Employee assistance program
Extended health care

Application question(s):

Do you have a Diploma or Degree in Therapeutic Recreation?

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

recreation with Seniors: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Class 4 Driver’s License (required)

Work Location: In person

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

parks and recreation jobs in vancouver, bc

Recreation Therapist ( Casual )

Project Manager Modular

Project Coordinator - Mass Timber

Assistant Program Coordinator - Community Recreation

Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker

Library Assistant II

Recreation Facility Worker

Admissions Coordinator and Community Liaison - Full Time

Recreation Assistant

Sea to Sky Parks-Porteau Cove Park Operator

Lead Hand – Parks Infrastructure

Chill Vancouver Program & Community Coordinator

Manager, Sport & Community Events

Chill Vancouver Program & Community Coordinator

Recreation Instructor (Hiking)

Community Event Coordinator

Theatre Attendant

Community Bus Operator

Recreation Instructor (SUP)

Recreation Therapist - Queen's Park Care Centre

I want to receive the latest job alerts for parks and recreation in vancouver, bc

Explore jobs in more locations

Job seeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected