Recreation & Leisure Student Brucelea Haven - Walkerton

Recreation & Leisure Student - Full Time - Brucelea Haven - Walkerton, ON Who We Are

Welcome to Bruce County! We are located within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, which includes the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. We are a community where excellence, opportunity, and exploration come together amidst the natural beauty of Southwestern Ontario. Nestled between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, our community thrives in stunning landscapes, from tranquil rivers and iconic lighthouses to bright starry skies.

Home to nearly 75,000 residents in predominantly rural communities, Bruce County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big opportunities, Bruce County is a place where you can work, live, and explore to no end.

Guided by our vision of being a welcoming, thriving community committed to the well‑being of current and future generations, Bruce County fosters innovation, sustainable growth, and collaboration. As an upper‑tier municipality, Bruce County provides essential services that shape the daily lives of our residents across 12 towns and communities. Our responsibilities include housing, childcare, Ontario Works, infrastructure, paramedic services, and long‑term care homes, as well as cultural and recreational programs through our libraries and museum.

In everything we do, we uphold our core values: excellence, welcoming community, good governance, environmental stewardship, and financial sustainability.

As one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers, joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of public servants committed to making a meaningful difference. At Bruce County, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career, contribute to impactful solutions, and help shape a sustainable future—all while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle this remarkable region offers. Explore with us—your journey starts here.

Under the direction of the Recreation & Leisure Manager, the Activation Student is responsible for supporting the design, coordination, planning, implementation and evaluation of the recreation and restorative program calendar of events that meet all five Health Domains – Physical, Social, Intellectual, Emotional and Spiritual.

Contract Duration: 12 weeks, June to August 2026

Education & Experience

• Enrolled in a post‑secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology or another related field from a community college or university

Skills & Abilities

• Able to meet the physical demands of the position (stand, walk, porter residents for extended periods)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with residents, families, and other staff in a positive and diplomatic manner
• Available to work weekends, evenings and days
• Two‑step TB skin test
• Clean Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check

• Competitive Salary: $18.10 per hour
• Hours per week:
  Up to 35
• Vacation pay
• OMERS pension with equal employer match
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Apply by:
February 1, 2026

Your Career, Our Community:
Let’s build a Welcoming and Sustainable Bruce County Together! If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other opportunities. At Bruce County, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We are dedicated to fostering an equitable, accessible, and welcome environment where all individuals feel valued and supported. Bruce County provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates, including those with disabilities, and ensuring that our recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes are barrier‑free and fully accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at  The successful candidate for this opportunity will be chosen based on their relevant education, experience, knowledge, and skills, as well as a competency‑based interview and formal background reference checks.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting is for an existing vacancy.