Job Description
Mission Statement: Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.
Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.
Why Work With Us At
Senior Persons Living Connected (SPLC) , your work makes a real difference in our communities. Our mission is to understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative support so seniors can live their best possible life.
We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. By joining SPLC, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals, contribute to meaningful programs and services, and be part of an organization committed to positive social impact.
What to expect when you join SPLC:
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits, including group health and pension
- Rewarding career that supports meaningful work in our communities
- Training and Professional Development opportunities
- Healthy and safe working environment
Position: Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) Recreation Assistant
Position Type: Full-time, Contract, In-Person
Duration: 8 weeks
Compensation: $17.60 hourly
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Report to: Living Well Manager
Date Posted: May 07, 2026
Deadline: Until position is filled
Position Summary: Provides support to different activities of day programs and assists to seniors with programs and activities that aim to strengthen their strength, mobility and promote brain health.
Responsibilities: - Assists SALC Recreation Coordinators (RCs) to plan programs for seniors to support inclusive and fun learning and participation, reducing social isolation.
- Assists SALC RCs in running programs for seniors either in-person or virtually
- Supports SALC attendance and registration processes
- Supports the promotion and customer service of SALC, including the processing of two promotional and customer appreciation contest entries
- Assists with analysis of program participants’ feedback from SurveyMonkey and shares recommendations for improvements.
Education: - Post-secondary education or pursuing education in Social Services, Gerontology, Recreation, etc.
Skills & Experience: - Basic understanding of social, recreational or therapeutic programs an asset
- Experience and interest or training in music, crafts, arts or adapted therapeutic activities
- Ability to interact with seniors who are frail, confused or experiencing dementia
- Ability to do physical work such as lifting, pushing wheelchairs, and assisting seniors with sitting, standing and bending
Requirements: To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. Please note that international students are not eligible to apply.
- Have a Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be entitled to work in Canada in accordance with provincial legislation and regulations.
Other: - Vulnerable Sector screening required
Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act.
SPLC is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. Hiring decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, and experience.
Artificial intelligence tools are not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. Internal Applicants must submit their application to hiring@splc.ca
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Summer work