Recreation Worker – Term Opportunity

Recreation Worker
1-Year Term

First Nation Healing Centre is a non-profit organization which is seeking a Recreation Worker. The Recreation worker will plan, organize, and lead a variety of internal activities and community outings for shelter residents. The primary goal is to promote social connection, build life skills, and improve the overall well-being of clients in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Planning & Execution

• Design monthly calendars of internal and external activities.
• Coordinate external outings including booking transport, securing tickets, and managing logistics.
• Lead group sessions directly, ensuring a welcoming, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere.
• Assess client interests and feedback to continuously adapt and improve programming.

Client Support & Safety

• Apply trauma-informed care practices to support clients with diverse backgrounds and high needs.
• Manage risks during outings by conducting safety assessments and enforcing shelter boundaries.
• De-escalate conflicts calmly using crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Encourage participation while respecting client autonomy and varying comfort levels.

Administration & Collaboration

• Manage program budgets for supplies, event admissions, and transportation costs.
• Maintain detailed logs of client attendance, engagement levels, and incident reports.
• Build community partnerships with local museums, parks, and venues for free or discounted access.
• Collaborate with case managers to align activities with clients’ individual housing or goals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: will accept High School Diploma, preferably relevant post secondary education or experience in related field.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Standard First Aid and CPR/AED.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention or Mental Health First Aid.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean abstract (highly preferred for driving clients on outings).
• Skills: Strong conflict resolution, budgeting, cultural humility, and event planning abilities.

Deadline for Resumes: Sept 14, 2026 @ 4:30 pm.

Please submit a Cover Letter along with your Resume to:
Marie Murdock, Human Resource Administrative Assistant
Email: hr@firstnationhealingcentre.ca.; or Fax: 204-645-2546

Successful Candidate will be subject to a pre-screening drug test (as per the FRCN Drug By-law 2004-01, Sec. 8.01).  We thank all those who applied; however, applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.