- Company: Carewest
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Salary: $40.81–$54.34/hr
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Recreation Therapist I at Carewest, Calgary, Alberta
Role Overview
The Recreation Therapist I position is a temporary part-time role ending December 31, 2026. Reporting to the Director of Care, this role involves providing therapeutic recreation services in areas such as functional intervention, leisure education, and recreation participation. The therapist will assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, and deliver or coordinate programs that meet those needs.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Assessing the recreation and leisure needs of clients and residents
- Developing and implementing therapeutic programs/activities to address psycho-social needs
- Providing supervision and evaluation for support staff, students, and volunteers as needed
- Maintaining professional and ethical standards in line with ATRA Standards of Practice, Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care, and policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, or a related field from a recognized program
- Current and active registration with the relevant professional body
About the Company
Carewest offers therapeutic recreation services to frail seniors who require care from an interdisciplinary team. The position is based at Signal Pointe, Recreation Complex LTC in Calgary, Alberta.
Next Steps
To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Rate of Pay: $40.81 - $54.34 per hour. Position Status: Temporary Part Time Term End s December 31, 2026. Shift Times: 0800-1615 FTE: 0.80.
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Recent news
- Carewest workers vote 98% to approve new contract - The Alberta Worker
- Carewest NC: We’re ready to keep fighting and start informal mediation - AUPE
- Alberta health-care workers rally in Calgary for better job conditions - Global News
- Carewest GSS: We are applying for Informal Mediation - AUPE
- Calgary Health Foundation providing $1 million for expanded bariatric care at two locations - Calgary Herald
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Calgary is the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, making Calgary the third-largest city and the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada.
Alberta is a province in Canada. It is a part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to its west, Saskatchewan to its east, the Northwest Territories to its north, and the U.S. state of Montana to its south. Alberta and Saskatchewan are the only two landlocked provinces. The eastern part of the province is occupied by the Great Plains,
🇨🇦 Relocation safety for Canada: Very Safe — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in Canada: 6.9% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in Canada: $55,698 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Canada: 2.1% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in Canada: 1.7% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in Canada: 1,687 — via OECD
Nearby green space: 5 parks within 1.5km — closest is Valour park. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: 33 Avenue & 29 Street SW (bus stop, 129m). via OpenStreetMap
Median employment income in Calgary: CA$50,000 — via Statistics Canada
Unemployment rate in Calgary: 7.1% — via Statistics Canada
Average 2-bedroom apartment rent in Calgary: CA$1,914/mo — via Statistics Canada / CMHC
- Elevation 1,123m (3,684 ft)
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- Role Recreation Therapist I
- Employer Carewest
- Location Calgary, Alberta
- Type Part Time
- Pay (from listing) $40.81–$54.34/hr
- Posted July 24, 2026
- Apply by August 24, 2026
- Country Canada
- Overview Full job description on this page (219 words)
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