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Wesley

Recreational Therapist-Halton

Burlington, ON, L7R 3T3, Canada

The rate of pay is $25.11 per hour. · Full-time

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Pay: The rate of pay is $25.11 per hour.
Job type: Full-time
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

Original job description

Recreation Therapist- Halton

Posting #: 4382 Posting Date: November 09, 2026, Posting Closing: November 13, 2026

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, full- time permanent 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 $25.11 per hour. The hours for this position are 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.

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.

What you will bring:

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Services or related field with a background in recreation leadership and/or related experience.
Experience in case management techniques, non-violent crisis intervention and First Aid/CPR.
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;

Knowledge of the community including local programs and services;
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as part of a team and across multiple sectors
Computer and social media literacy.

What we offer:

A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
Full Health & Dental Benefits
Personal & Vacation Days
RRSP Contribution Program
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:

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

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Responsibilities

The Recreation Therapist assists vulnerably housed individuals by planning and implementing recreational activities tailored to individual and group needs. They provide both face-to-face and virtual support while working with community resources to improve accessibility and reduce isolation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Services or a related field with experience in recreation leadership. Proficiency in case management, crisis intervention, and First Aid/CPR is required, along with the ability to work flexible shifts across the Halton region.

Skills

Recreational therapy
Case management
Crisis intervention
First Aid
CPR
Mental health support
Addiction support
Harm reduction
Client-centered care
Interpersonal skills
Diplomacy
Social media literacy
Computer literacy
Recreation leadership

Benefits

Health benefits
Dental benefits
Personal days
Vacation days
RRSP contribution program
Flexible work options
Professional development
Training opportunities
Employee discounts

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Keywords

Recreational Therapist
Non-profit
Harm reduction
Housing
Poverty eradication
Food security
Mental health
Addictions
Homelessness
Social determinants of health
Recovery model
Case management
Crisis intervention
First Aid
CPR
Human Services
Recreation leadership
Community accessibility
Client-centered
Empowerment
Social media literacy
Computer literacy
Halton Region
Burlington
Milton

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