Using the DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) process, the British Columbia Ministry of Education performed a task analysis of the work of recreation workers. A survey questionnaire was developed and mailed to 600 practitioners in the field; 262 were returned, with 232 of these usable. The majority of the respondents were from the Vancouver area, were in supervisory mid-management, had attained a college degree, and had carried out a professional development activity during the year. A factor analysis was carried out on the data received, and three sets of factors were identified: core factors, administration factors, and supervisory mid-management factors. Core factors were park and facilities maintenance, philosophy of recreation and leisure, administration/management, community development, program development, marketing, and personnel management. Administration factors identified were personnel management, financial management, planning, management techniques, and community development; while supervisory mid-management factors were community development, program development, and facility maintenance. Results of this task analysis were to be used to develop professional activities and programs for recreation workers. (KC)