Exercise Specialist

Primary Care Alberta; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Primary Care Alberta is seeking an Exercise Specialist to work within the Alberta Healthy Living Program in Red Deer. You will deliver exercise assessment, training, rehabilitation, and self-management services to patients in a hybrid in-person/virtual setting.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, promote program delivery and evaluation, and support health-related quality of life. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, active professional memberships, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, or equivalent exercise science degree.
• Active membership with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, and Clinical Exercise Physiologist and/or ACSM, Exercise Specialist.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License; access to a vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exercise assessment, training, and rehabilitation to individuals and groups.
• Identify risk factors and support self-management within an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide patient/family education in individual, small group, or classroom settings.

Skills

Driver's license

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Virtual/in-person service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science

Active membership: CSEP/ CEP OR ACSM-CSCS

Job description

Supervised exercise classes are offered at various community facilities throughout the Central Alberta areas, virtually, or via supervised home exercise program, dependent on the status of the client and their delivery preference. The exercise classes are designed to help clients to either commence or maintain an exercise program that is appropriate for their chronic condition. The goal of the exercise classes is to promote safe, effective and enjoyable exercise, while encouraging independence and long-term exercise adherence. Currently this position supports the Breathe Easy Rehabilitation Program which assists individuals with a respiratory-related chronic health condition, to support health self-management and to optimize health-related quality of life. This community-based program works in tandem with a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and endeavors to assist Central Zone clients, focusing on respiratory-specific interventions, but also including strategies to manage co-morbid conditions. Hybrid work supported when in person interaction/assessment not required.Candidate must be located in the service area and able to travel within the communities on a regular basis

Description:

As an Exercise Specialist, you will be working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, delivering exercise assessment, training, rehabilitation, risk factor identification, exercise programs and self-management services for individuals and/or groups of patients within a designated portfolio. You will facilitate improvements using a patient-and family-centred model of practice where you will deliver ongoing patient education (in the form of individual, small or large classroom settings) to patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals as part of the rehabilitation plan. You will be involved with program delivery and client care, program planning, program promotion, and program evaluation.

• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Alberta Healthy Living Program
• Primary Location: Red Deer Johnstone Crossing
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.93
• Maximum Salary: $59.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Exercise Specialist
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: Alberta Healthy Living Program
• Primary Location: Red Deer Johnstone Crossing
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.93
• Maximum Salary: $59.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, or equivalent exercise science degree.Active membership with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, and Clinical Exercise Physiologist and/or American College of Sport Medicine, Exercise Specialist.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License.Access to a vehicle in good repair to be used for work related travel as per required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience within the last 5 years working client facing as an exercise specialist.Previous experience working in an interdisciplinary team is an asset.Previous experience working with Respiratory Therapists.Connect Care training is an asset.Experience and comfortability delivering services virtually and in person.

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