Kinesiologist - Orthopedic Assessment Clinic

Nova Scotia Health Authority; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Kinesiologist for the Orthopedic Assessment Clinic. This role involves developing and implementing programs to promote healthy lifestyles and manage chronic diseases. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Kinesiology and relevant certifications, along with experience in exercise education and client assessment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in physical activity/exercise education.
• Experience with individual and group education.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement exercise and health programs.
• Assess clients with chronic conditions and risk factors.
• Provide lifestyle counseling and education.

Skills

Exercise physiology

Nutrition

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Behavior change principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology

CSEP-CEP Certification

ACSM Exercise Specialist Certification

Job description

Kinesiologist - Orthopedic Assessment Clinic

Req ID: 203676
Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital
Department: OPNZ Occupaitonal Therapy OAC - ARH
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 29-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Kinesiologist is responsible for development, implementation, and continuous quality improvement of program components - particularly in exercise, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle counselling – that aims to optimize healthy lifestyle choices, health promotion, and chronic disease prevention/management in an oupatient and a community setting.

The Kinesiologist assesses clients with a wide range of risk factors, chronic conditions, and limitations. Person and family centered interventions are developed using exercise, health education/wellness learning programs, and behavior change and self-management principles.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from an accredited university
• Minimum of two years’ experience in physical activity/exercise and lifestyle education, testing, instruction, and programming
• Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) and /or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist Certification required
• Advanced knowledge, skills, and proficiency in the areas of exercise physiology, aging, nutrition, etc.
• Experience with individual and group education and facilitation utilizing adult education and motivational enhancement principals
• Demonstrates person centered/family focused, diversity relevant and population heath approaches to care
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to change
• Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Demonstrates strong partnership, collaboration, and community development skills

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• This position is approximately 14 months in length

Compensation and Benefits

$32.55 - $38.94 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

About the company

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is a provincial health authority serving Nova Scotia, Canada.

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