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Woodingford Lodge is recruiting for Recreation Aides
COMPETITION NUMBER: 2026-260 (Repost) LOCATION: Woodstock, Ingersoll and Tillsonburg, ON (All 3 Sites) STATUS: Temporary Part-Time (Until approx. March 31, 2027) UNION AFFLIATION: UNIFOR WAGE RANGE: $35.61 per hour (this hourly rate includes 14% in lieu of benefits – 2026 start rate) HOURS OF WORK: 32 hours bi-weekly minimum; 8am-4pm, 12pm-8pm shifts VACANCY REASON: Existing vacancies (2)
WHY WORK AT WOODINGFORD LODGE: Woodingford Lodge is an exceptional place to live and work, and we are currently recruiting team members who want a rewarding career and to make a difference in their community and in the lives of others. We are a Long Term Care Home that is municipally owned and operated by Oxford County. We have three locations in Southwest Ontario, and are well known in the community for our dedicated team providing compassionate and respectful resident-centered care.
WHAT WE OFFER: Shift premiums (for afternoons, nights, and weekends) + scheduled wage progression Paid breaks including lunch during an 8 hour shift Unlimited shift switches Schedule provided 6 weeks in advance through electronic scheduling software Confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program Uniform allowance of $200/year Majority of shifts are 8 hours Course and tuition reimbursement Innovative home with new programs Opportunity to participate in or transfer pension plans from OMERS and HOOPP. OMERS is a defined pension plan that is comparable to HOOPP.
MAIN DUTIES: Under direction, develops, implements, and assesses therapeutic, recreational, and physical programs to meet the needs of individual residents. Performs all duties in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and value statements.
QUALIFICATIONS: Post-secondary education in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution or another jurisdiction if equivalent. An equivalent combination of skill, knowledge and experience may be considered. Current certification in both C.P.R. and Standard First Aid. Current Food Handler certification. Good observation and reporting skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal compassionately with the elderly. Proficient computer skills. Ability to travel to all 3 sites.
Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca
POSTING DATE: Friday, July 10, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 17, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.*
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information below.
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About the role
Woodingford Lodge is recruiting for Recreation Aides
COMPETITION NUMBER: 2026-260 (Repost) LOCATION: Woodstock, Ingersoll and Tillsonburg, ON (All 3 Sites) STATUS: Temporary Part-Time (Until approx. March 31, 2027) UNION AFFLIATION: UNIFOR WAGE RANGE: $35.61 per hour (this hourly rate includes 14% in lieu of benefits – 2026 start rate) HOURS OF WORK: 32 hours bi-weekly minimum; 8am-4pm, 12pm-8pm shifts VACANCY REASON: Existing vacancies (2)
WHY WORK AT WOODINGFORD LODGE: Woodingford Lodge is an exceptional place to live and work, and we are currently recruiting team members who want a rewarding career and to make a difference in their community and in the lives of others. We are a Long Term Care Home that is municipally owned and operated by Oxford County. We have three locations in Southwest Ontario, and are well known in the community for our dedicated team providing compassionate and respectful resident-centered care.
WHAT WE OFFER: Shift premiums (for afternoons, nights, and weekends) + scheduled wage progression Paid breaks including lunch during an 8 hour shift Unlimited shift switches Schedule provided 6 weeks in advance through electronic scheduling software Confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program Uniform allowance of $200/year Majority of shifts are 8 hours Course and tuition reimbursement Innovative home with new programs Opportunity to participate in or transfer pension plans from OMERS and HOOPP. OMERS is a defined pension plan that is comparable to HOOPP.
MAIN DUTIES: Under direction, develops, implements, and assesses therapeutic, recreational, and physical programs to meet the needs of individual residents. Performs all duties in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and value statements.
QUALIFICATIONS: Post-secondary education in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution or another jurisdiction if equivalent. An equivalent combination of skill, knowledge and experience may be considered. Current certification in both C.P.R. and Standard First Aid. Current Food Handler certification. Good observation and reporting skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal compassionately with the elderly. Proficient computer skills. Ability to travel to all 3 sites.
Resumes will only be accepted electronically via e-mail at: hr@oxfordcounty.ca
POSTING DATE: Friday, July 10, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 17, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.*
Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Oxford County is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply If you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information below.