**To be considered for the position, a resume and cover letter tailored to the role are required**
Heartland Housing Foundation serves over 1000 households in Fort Saskatchewan & Strathcona County as a not-for-profit housing management body and the administrators for provincially funded rent supplement programs. We operate 12 properties, including affordable lodges, rent-geared-to-income seniors housing, and near market housing for all ages.
Heartland Housing Foundation actively advocates for expanded access to affordable housing in the region, and is a member of several national, provincial, and regional affordable housing associations and working groups.
Heartland Housing Foundation is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Mercer Best Employers (2025)
Values
- Respect: we are considerate of each other and of those we serve.
- Kindness: we are welcoming, inclusive, and supportive of one another.
- Teamwork: we collaborate and learn from each other.
- Safety: we take pride in being safe in our work.
- Accountability: we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves to a high standard.
Key Benefits:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy every weekend off with standard daytime hours. We believe that a happy and fulfilled workforce is essential for long-term success, and we strive to create an environment where you can excel.
- Career Development: Engage in succession planning, opportunities for growth, and continuous learning through our supportive environment.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of our collaborative committees driving innovation and excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, exchanging ideas, and collectively driving towards common goals.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy our competitive salary with full-time hours, an accrual-based vacation program, a comprehensive benefits package, as well as participation in the Local Authority Pension Plan (LAPP), and much more…..
- Impactful Work: Joining Heartland Housing Foundation means you are part of a company committed to building vibrant communities. Every day, you will have the opportunity to be part of something meaningful and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
- Engaged Workplace: Heartland Housing Foundation aims to foster an engaged workforce through consultation, evaluation, and process improvement.
- We are proud to be named one of Canada's Mercer Best Employers (2025).
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Pay: Competitive pay with an expected starting salary between $24.03 - $26.27 per hour. The full pay range for the position is $24.03 to $29.58 per hour, with progression based on performance. A salary review is conducted after 12 months of employment.
- Company Pension: Plan for the future with our contributory pension plan through LAPP
- Healthcare: Comprehensive dental care, extended health care, healthcare spending account, critical illness, long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- Wellness: Access to our employee assistance program and wellness program, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Financial Security: Competitive salary, accrual-based vacation and paid time off program, and full-time hours
- Additional Perks: Enjoy discounted food, a referral program, and on-site parking
Hours
- Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; occasionally evening/weekends for special events.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
Location
- Located at Dr. Turner Lodge, Fort Saskatchewan
- On-Site Parking available for all employees
Position Overview
As a Recreation Assistant, you'll play a key role in making every day memorable at our lodge by helping organize and run a variety of activities and events. From setting up to taking down, you'll lend a hand with planning, logistics, and administrative tasks in our recreation department. Working closely with our Recreation Coordinator, you'll ensure our residents have a blast participating in our programs, strong customer service skills are a must. If you're friendly, upbeat, and can stay on your feet for extended periods, we want you on our team!
Responsibilities
Event, Activity and Program Execution and Evaluation
- Execute Events and Programs: Prepare for, set up, and execute tasks for events, activities, programs, and special occasions as directed by supervisors.
- Monitor Participation and Satisfaction: Assess resident and family participation in activities, gauge satisfaction levels, and provide feedback to enhance programming.
Operational and Administrative Responsibilities
- Provide Administrative Support: Assist in preparing correspondence, forms, presentations, and statistical information, ensuring accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Coordinate Special Events: Assist in planning and coordinating special events, including updating calendars, room bookings, and developing promotional materials.
- Manage Volunteer Program: Coordinate and support volunteers as part of the Volunteer Program.
- Animal Care: Provide attention and care to on-site animals, ensuring their well-being (e.g., birds, fish, etc.).
Health, Safety, and Environmental Stewardship
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and promote a culture of safety within the organization.
- Cleanliness and Hygiene: Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, adhering to health standards at all times.
Requirements
- High School Diploma is required
- 1 year of previous related work or volunteer experience is an asset
- 1 - 2 years of previous administrative support is required
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and internet usage is required
- Completion of a current and acceptable criminal records check for the vulnerable sector as required by the Protection for Persons in Care Act and the Accommodation Standards and Licensing Act is mandatory
- First Aid and CPR certification is required or must be attained soon after hire
Working Conditions
- Ongoing customer service interaction and communication with staff, residents, visitors and volunteers
- Physical activity involving walking, standing, bending and lifting
- Must be able to lift, push and pull equipment and supplies in accordance with the position’s Physical Demands Analysis document
- Occasionally may be required to handle, clean, dispose, or move objects or materials and perform the cleanup of blood, infectious materials and/or other biohazards
- May handle and work with various cleaning products
- Shifts may change according to organizational needs and occasional overtime may be required
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant or abusive individuals
Application Process
To be considered for the position, a resume and cover letter tailored to the role are required.
Interested applicants, please forward your cover letter & resume, including the position and appropriate hours you are applying for. This position will remain open until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The successful candidate will be required to provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check, 30 days current.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.03-$26.27 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
