Job Description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

At The Salvation Army Mountberry & Meadowlands Adult Day Service, the Recreation therapy assistant is accountable to the Program Services Manager to provide excellent care to clients. Primary role includes supporting participation in recreational and therapeutic activities.

The Recreation therapy assistant is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the Salvation Army’s core values, ensure client safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence while assisting with planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services provided to the clients.

This is a contract position beginning June 29, 2026, and ending August 21, 2026. The work week is Monday to Friday 7 hours per day with a one-half hour paid lunch break. Hours of work are from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm but may vary to meet program requirements.
Shifts may be scheduled at either program location.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

General Strategy:

• Contributes to and follows a plan of care to meet clients’ assessed needs.
• Is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of supports delivered.
• Follows all corporate policies and procedures.
• Seeks direction from the Program Services Manager or designate when client need exceeds experience or scope of practice.
• Observes, reports, records client conditions and follows care plans.
• Assists in maintaining an environment appropriate to meet clients’ individualized needs.

Essential Duties:

1. Nutrition

• provides a safe and pleasant dining experience.
• assists full-time program staff in plating and distributing meals to clients based on dietary requirements set in care plan.

2. Program Activities

• May conduct and assist with planned programs in response to individual and group needs and interests.
• Assist with the preparation of the program’s physical environment and maintenance of the activity area.
• Contribute to the development, coordination of annual strategic long-range programs and fundraising initiatives.
• Complete and submit incident reports.

• Leadership:
• Promotes positive work environment and teamwork by following the Mountberry Adult Day Service’s policies and procedures.
• Puts clients’ needs and safety first.
• Perform other duties as required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Submit as required a Police Record Check (vulnerable sector check) that is acceptable to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion if applicable.

Kindly review the eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program using the link below before applying.

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/applican…

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Montessori for Dementia Care certificate would be an asset.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada

International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Demonstrate effective working relationships within a team environment and work collaboratively with all staff, volunteers, and students
• Demonstrate leadership skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgment
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner.
• A good listener with a genuine concern for the client/participant. Be able to offer sound advice that can meet the client/participant’s expectations.
• Participate in mandatory orientation training, departmental staff meetings, on-going professional development and training.
• Represent the organization in a positive, professional and engaging manner.
• Work in compliance with the OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License or reliable transportation is required.
• Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
• Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry
• Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $21.84 with a maximum of $26.20.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.caif you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.