Recreation Therapy Assistant - Summer Student - Term Part Time Position (8 Weeks) - Halifax Campus

Summer Student Term Position - Halifax Campus

Join the Northwood team this summer 2026!

We are looking for dynamic individuals to be a part of our team at the Halifax Campus for the following position:

• Recreation Therapy Assistant in Recreation Therapy Department

Positions Details:

Length of the term: 8 weeks - Part time positions

Number of hours: 70 hours bi-weekly (Varied Shifts - Days, Evenings)

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Start Date: June 22, 2026

End Date: August 15, 2026

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Grade 11 or higher
• 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(1). , and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
• Must have an interest in working in Long Term Care

RECREATION THERAPY ASSISTANT

• Must be a student taking Therapeutic Recreation at either the university or college level.
• Experience in the delivery of recreational/leisure programs with a senior population would be an asset

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Recreation Therapy & Volunteer Services,

• To assist seniors living in care to participate in daily therapeutic recreation programs including music and art based activities.
• To maximize resident opportunities to enjoy the outdoors through recreational programs in our outdoor spaces, 1:1 interventions.
• Based on the needs of the facility, the youth will assist in filling gaps arising from non-replaced staff vacations.

If these exciting opportunities interests you, please send click APPLY! Include a current resume.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.