Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College

Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College Therapeutic Recreation (TR) at Douglas College is about play and so much more. Bachelor or Diploma
Online or In-Person

For TR professionals and their clients, it's about embracing challenges and helping people develop a satisfying leisure lifestyle. The Therapeutic Recreation Program prepares graduates to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a wide range of leisure services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults who experience a barrier to a healthy leisure lifestyle. Students learn how to work with individuals and groups to assess their needs and interests in order to facilitate meaningful recreation and leisure experiences with and for them. These services facilitate positive changes in clients to aid in achieving optimal health and well being through independent and personally fulfilling leisure lifestyles. The program stresses the application of theory with its model of classroom related courses which incorporate community experiences and assignments and such as service-learning in addition to practicum practicum and internship placements.

04/08/2026

Job Alert:

Temporary Full-time (approximately 18 months) Recreation Programmer Position in the Adult Day Program at Hawthorne Seniors Care Community available now!
Are you looking for some experience with Older Adults and you have a completed Diploma or Degree? This is a great opportunity to consider.

03/18/2026

April 1, 4–7pm

Full-Time Manager of Therapeutic Recreation and Volunteer Services at Columbus Residence in Vancouver
03/13/2026

Full-Time Manager of Therapeutic Recreation and Volunteer Services at Columbus Residence in Vancouver

Columbus Residence

Change is in the air...Our department is hiring regular probationary faculty to begin in September 2026.  If you have a ...
03/11/2026

Change is in the air...

Our department is hiring regular probationary faculty to begin in September 2026. If you have a minimum of a Master's or at least have begun your Master's journey, this may be your opportunity to join a dynamic team of passionate faculty in a unique and proven program. Check out the posting at:
https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/15095

Therapeutic Recreation - Douglas College
BCTRA
Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association

You’re passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students ...

Today we hosted a Paralympic Watch Party to cheer on Team Canada Para Hockey against team Czechia. What a great turnout ...
03/10/2026

Today we hosted a Paralympic Watch Party to cheer on Team Canada Para Hockey against team Czechia. What a great turnout from our 1st and 2nd year students, even in the snow!

Pancakes for 200 and they were all gone by the end of the event!
A big thank you to Douglas College Foundation and Douglas College Alumni for co- sponsoring and financially supporting our event.

Canada 🇨🇦 won and are the top of their pool. They next play China in the semifinals on March 13.

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We are hiring...  Are you interested in being a practicum faculty supervisor?  We are looking for experienced practition...
03/09/2026

We are hiring... Are you interested in being a practicum faculty supervisor? We are looking for experienced practitioners to hire on contract to supervise practicum students throughout the province with a special interest this time for those in the lower mainland and Victoria.
This posting may say it closes tomorrow but it is open until filled. Apply now!

The Therapeutic Recreation Department is seeking a contract faculty for the Summer 2026 academic term to teach THRT 2333 TR Practice I, THRT 2444 TR Practice II, and THRT 2455 TR Therapeutic Recreation and Recreation Health Promotion: Degree. Location of work is variable.

03/07/2026

We are watching the Paralympics, where are you watching from?

Check out coverage on CBC or watch any past or current events on CBC Gem.

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Another excellent learning opportunity for our students in the gym!   Thank you to Donna and Claire from SportAbility an...
02/27/2026

Another excellent learning opportunity for our students in the gym! Thank you to Donna and Claire from SportAbility and retired Canadian Paralympic Team Sitting Volleyball captain Danielle Ellis Volleyball BC for expanding the experiences for our students. Today's adventures included Para Hockey, Boccia and Sitting Volleyball.
Not only were there lots of laughs and learning, the students all had a chance to hold Danielle's bronze medal from Paris 2024. What a thrill.

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Therapeutic Recreation Month continues with some of our students presenting their research and service-learning projects...
02/26/2026

Therapeutic Recreation Month continues with some of our students presenting their research and service-learning projects as part of a collaboration between BCTRA and our department. Student Research night is now a regular TR Month initiative. The quality of work being produced by our students continues to highlight the great work being done by this program, students and faculty alike. Congratulations to all involved.
And to make this evening even more amazing, 1st and 2nd year students came together for some social and educational time, engaging in social activities prior to the presentations and then watching the presentations together in the TR Classroom. Thank you to 2nd year students Jordan and Nels for organizing and supporting this event and to all who attended.
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Last week we had the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our BTR and Diploma graduates.  We had 24 graduates...
02/25/2026

Last week we had the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our BTR and Diploma graduates. We had 24 graduates with 14 joining us for the convocation ceremonies. Here are a couple of pictures to mark the celebration!

Congratulations to all. 🥳

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02/24/2026

Looking for part-time work on Vancouver Island in Duncan? UPDATED: The job is not on weekends as noted in the original post. Working days are: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday 10-445, and every second Tuesday off. Sounds perfect! Spread the word

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Coquitlam, BC

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