Exercise Conditioning Therapist Degree

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Tisdale; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking an Exercise Therapist for the Tisdale Hospital in the Clinical Integration Chronic Disease Management unit. This full-time role involves conducting fitness appraisals and guiding patients through exercise programs, emphasizing primary-level interventions.

Preference will be given to HSAS members under the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. Candidates need a BSc in Kinesiology, CSPE certification, and a valid Class 5 driver's license; travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BSc(Kin)) is required.
• Certified Exercise Physiologist per CSPE is required.
• Valid Class 5 driver''s license is required.
• Experience in behavioural management/techniques is desirable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer fitness appraisals and assess patients.
• Instruct patients in structured exercise programs.
• Support primary level interventions for patient care.
• Preference for HSAS members under SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BSc(Kin))

Tools

Certified Exercise Physiologist

Driver's license

Job description

Position #: 9014987

Expected Start Date: November 18, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Tisdale Hospital

City/Town: Tisdale

Department: Clinical Integration Chronic Disease Management

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Exercise/Conditioning Therapist - Degree $36.058 to $44.093

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Exercise Therapist is responsible for administering fitness appraisals and instructing patients in their exercise program. Clientele will be those patients requiring a primary level of intervention. 'Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement'

Human Resources Exemption: No

Licenses

• Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Certified Exercise Physiologist
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BSc(Kin))

Experience

• Experience in behavioural management/techniques

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in behavioural management with children.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in multidisciplinary child mental health settings.

Other Education & Training

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Level C Certificate (BCLS)
• Experience with exercise testing, prescription, and instruction an asset.
• Training in assessing and treating asymptomatic and symptomatic clients.