Kinesiologist - Job# 2026-KIN-013

Back In Motion; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Back in Motion is seeking a Kinesiologist to help clients regain function and return to work through evidence‑based rehabilitation, within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on client-centered exercise, supervision, and education in a supportive setting.

This position offers a consistent weekday schedule with employee benefits or contractor options, and opportunities for professional growth. Travel within the Lower Mainland may be required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year as a Kinesiologist.
• 6 months in a return‑to‑work rehab setting.
• Travel occasionally within the Lower Mainland (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or equivalent; active BCAK membership.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through individualized exercise, stretching, and work‑simulation programs.
• Provide daily supervision and coaching to support functional progress.
• Deliver education on posture, body mechanics, pacing, goal setting, and more.
• Lead group exercise, strengthening, or mobility sessions.
• Review medical files and perform functional assessments to identify RTW barriers.
• Maintain detailed notes and prepare interdisciplinary reports.
• Conduct job site visits and develop structured Gradual Return to Work plans.
• Coordinate scheduling and program logistics; support equipment and operations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology

Active membership with BCAK

Tools

Functional assessment tools

Gym/work‑simulation equipment

BP cuffs/monitoring devices

Job description

Program: WSBC Programs and other services

Hours: Weekdays (Part-time is at least FTE.05)

Compensation: $28–30/hour (Employee status with benefits or Contractor status)

Join Our Team and Help People Get Back to What Matters Most

Are you a passionate Kinesiologist looking to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives? Do you enjoy working in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment where your expertise truly makes a difference?

Back in Motion is seeking a Kinesiologist. In this role, you'll help clients regain function, return to work, and improve their overall quality of life through evidence‑based active rehabilitation.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Physicians
• Consistent weekday schedule – no evenings or weekends
• Employee benefits package and opportunities for growth

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our Rehabilitation Services team, you will:

Client Support & Program Delivery

• Guide clients through individualized exercise, stretching, and work‑simulation programs
• Provide daily supervision and coaching to encourage functional progress
• Deliver education sessions on posture, body mechanics, pacing, goal setting, and more
• Lead group exercise, strengthening, or mobility circuits

Assessment & Reporting

• Review medical files and conduct client interviews
• Perform functional assessments to identify return‑to‑work barriers
• Maintain detailed weekly notes and produce timely interdisciplinary reports

Return-to-Work (RTW) Coordination

• Conduct job site visits and collaborate with employers
• Confirm job demands and develop structured Gradual Return to Work (GRTW) plans
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to support successful outcomes

Team & Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, committees, and professional development
• Coordinate client scheduling and program logistics
• Support gym equipment maintenance and general program operations
• Provide mentorship to junior Kinesiologists or students (as needed)

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ year recent experience as a Kinesiologist
• Minimum 6 months of experience in a return‑to‑work rehabilitation setting
• Experience with Job Site Visits and RTW planning (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of psychosocial aspects of disability
• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, or equivalent
• Active membership with BCAK
• Ability to travel occasionally within the Lower Mainland

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
• Experience supporting clients with concussions, mental health conditions, or orthopedic injuries
• Flexible, adaptable, and organized

Equipment & Tools You’ll Use

• Functional assessment tools
• Gym and work‑simulation equipment
• BP cuffs and monitoring devices

Make a Difference with Back in Motion

If you’re a motivated Kinesiologist who loves helping clients achieve meaningful recovery and return to work, we’d love to hear from you.