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: Day Program Activity Worker Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs 2026)
Position Type: Full-Time, Contract, In-Person,3 positions available
Duration: 8 weeks
Compensation: $17.60 hourly
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Reports to: Living Well Manager
Date Posted: April 27, 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:
- Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates social, educational, physical and wellness activities.
- Encourage and facilitate client’s participation.
- Ensure safety of seniors in program, follow, and respond to emergencies, policies and guidelines.
- Help clients with ambulation, socialization, and activation.
- Assist with documentation and record keeping
Education:
- Post-secondary education in progress in Nursing, Activision, Gerontology, Pharmacy, Social Services 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
Other:
- Vulnerable Sector screening required
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 Check 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.
Please submit your application by visiting our website at www.splc.ca/careers
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
