Clinical Service Lead - Recreation Therapy

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manitoba seeks a Clinical Service Lead for Recreation Therapy in Winnipeg. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles. Responsibilities include leading recreational therapy services and working with interdisciplinary teams. This is a full-time position based in person, with opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of recent Therapeutic Recreation experience required.
• Previous supervisory experience is essential.
• Leadership training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead recreational therapy services in a large complex environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance client care.

Skills

Team collaboration

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation

Postgraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Clinical Service Lead - Recreation Therapy

Requisition ID: 394405

Position Number: 20083150

Posting End Date: December 25, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Department / Unit: Recreation - DLC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 01/05/2026

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of recent Therapeutic Recreation experience in a large complex environment with at least two years in the designated service area required.
• Previous supervisory experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation required, preferred specialization in Therapeutic Recreation.
• Postgraduate research degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field, or other post graduate degree relevant to the position, preferred.

Special Training:

• Leadership training preferred.
• Completion of, and ongoing participation in, relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area and in other areas as needed to address continuing education requirements for the position.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Membership with the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association and Recreation Manitoba preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Works within DLC’s core values, philosophy, vision, CQI goals, policies and procedures.
• Ability to function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team, including collaboration, team work and good communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
• Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
• Knowledge of the physical, social, cultural and economic aspects of client care.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare knowledge.
• Working knowledge of computer software programs, i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email required.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
• General knowledge of the regulations and scope of practice documents that guide the practice of recreation therapists, facilitators, and workers.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of evidence-informed and evidence-based practice.
• Working knowledge of research/program evaluation methodology.
• Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to critically evaluate and apply relevant knowledge to practice.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Ability to initiate, support and implement change.
• Ability to delegate appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegation.
• Ability to prioritize workload and attend to operations in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Working knowledge of healthcare administration and systems and integrated hospital information systems, e.g. Recreation workload measurement system.
• Understanding of the vision and strategic directions of the region, facility/program and profession.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.