Recreational Activities Technician
CEGEP
Min. 23,82 $ / h
Max. 30,82 $ / h
Description and Responsibilities
Recreational activities technicians plan, manage and promote social, cultural and sports activities for recreation departments or retirement homes. They have proven creativity and originality to adapt activities to people’s needs in order to engage the participation of as many of them as possible.
Education and Training Requirements
Techniques de gestion et d'intervention en loisir 
training program in French is offered in some regions in Québec.
Required Interests, Skills and Personality Type
- Must be a good communicator and listener
- Must be able to adapt to all environments and clienteles
- Must be energetic and a leader
- Must be imaginative and creative
- Must be open-minded
- Must be responsible and organized
- Must enjoy working in a team with colleagues and other professionals
- Must have excellent initiative and be able to work autonomously
- Must know how to observe and analyze situations and people
- Must love contact with the public
Personality Type (RIASEC)
SER- S - Prefers to be in contact with people and to help them
- E - Prefers supervising, making decisions and managing, influencing and persuading others
- R - Prefers practical work and handling tools
Work Environment
Recreational activities technicians mainly work in:
- Hospitals (in French only)
- Residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDs) (in French only)
- Local community services centres (CLSCs) (in French only)