Recreation Therapist

Recreation Therapist- Halton, Housing and Outreach Services

Posting #: 4273   Posting Date: March 09, 2026   Posting Closing: March 27, 2026

Location: 2402 Queensway Drive, Burlington

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and living wage organization. We are passionate about our work advocating for harm reduction, housing, poverty eradication and food security in Hamilton, Halton and Brantford. We’re committed to diversity & inclusion and a healthy work life balance. We would love for you to join our team! 

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Recreation Therapist who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

The Recreation Therapist is a unionized Part Time, Temporary 8-month Contract position that assists vulnerably housed individuals and social housing communities through the planning and implementation of recreational activities based on individual and group social, practical and leisure needs. The rate of pay is $24.38 per hour. This position is 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to build rec therapy programming for face-to-face supports, as well as virtual/digital supports for clients across Halton Region.


• Working with community resources to build unique resources for clientele to support isolation and community accessibility.

• Experience working with adults with mental health and addictions issues and people experiencing homelessness and providing supports to them.


• Experience working with older adults who are dealing with social isolation.

• A passion for supporting communities in need through client-centered housing approaches that focus on the social determinants of health.

• Knowledge of the recovery and harm reduction models.


• Ability to deal with confidential information and possess excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills.


• Demonstrated ability to form helping relationships based on trust and empowerment.


• Evidence as a highly motivated team player, with proven ability to take initiative and be self-directed.


• Must be able to meet travel requirements of the job and be available to work on site in various locations across Halton (primarily Burlington and Milton).


• Must be able to work flexible shifts depending on client needs.


• Connecting with clients in their homes, in the community or other areas within Halton Region.


• Work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, to meet the demands of a year-round program

schedules and needs.

What you will bring:

1. Post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Services or related field with a background in recreation leadership and/or related experience.


2. Experience in case management techniques, non-violent crisis intervention and First Aid/CPR.


3. Knowledge of and sensitivity to the life experiences and diverse needs, identities and cultural backgrounds of individuals in underserved communities and skilled in establishing trusting relationships;

1. Knowledge of the community including local programs and services;


2. Demonstrated ability to work independently, as part of a team and across multiple sectors


3. Computer and social media literacy.

What we offer:

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute


• Flexible Work Options


• Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You through professional development and training opportunities


• Employee Discounts


• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event


• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal: 

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
   


2. From there you can access all of Wesley’s job postings
   

Wesley is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.