Kinesiologist - Temporary Full-Time

Mosaic Primary Care Network; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Primary Care Network is seeking a Kinesiologist to join a dynamic team focused on improving patient health through exercise and lifestyle changes. In this role, you'll assess patient needs, provide education, and facilitate programs aimed at chronic disease prevention. Join us to make a meaningful impact on community health while collaborating with dedicated healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)

Group RRSP matching program

Professional development opportunities

Generous vacation and paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field required.
• Certification must be from CSEP or ACSM.
• First Aid/CPR certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assesses exercise habits and educates patients to improve health.
• Works with interdisciplinary teams to implement patient care.
• Facilitates group exercise classes for diverse populations.

Skills

Excellent individual and group teaching skills

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Knowledge regarding biomechanics

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)

First Aid/CPR Health Care Provider Level C

Job description

Status: Temporary Full-time (1.0 FTE) until July 14, 2026

Reporting To:Registered Dietician & Kinesiologist Supervisor

Date Available: Negotiable

Hours of Work: 7.75 hours per day, 38.75 hours per week

Shift Pattern:Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt:Non-Exempt

Program:Nursing & Allied Health Team

Classification: Kinesiologist

Salary Range: $38.72-$51.02 per hour

About Us

Mosaic Primary Care Network (PCN) provides a wide range of primary health care services in the northeast and southeast Calgary communities in partnership with a group of family doctors. Our talented interdisciplinary health care teams work together to provide services that best support patient needs.

We want YOU to bring your expertise to our growing team as we continue to develop solutions to meet the needs of our local community. If you have initiative, are resourceful, engage easily in teamwork, and most importantly, want to make a difference in healthcare, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Kinesiologist works in Mosaic PCN clinics and recreation centre settings to support patients in making positive lifestyle changes related to physical activity.

In clinic settings, the Kinesiologist works with other allied health professionals to provide individualized, team-based care to patients with the goal to improve exercise habits, overall health status, and manage/prevent chronic disease.

In recreation settings, the Kinesiologist will work with other members of the population health team to ensure smooth delivery and operations of population health programs by facilitating group education classes related to exercise, overseeing some day-to-day program operations, and leading group exercise classes for adults with chronic diseases/mobility issues.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment

• Assesses the exercise habits of individuals, families, and communities through screening, data collection, ongoing monitoring, and reassessment

Intervention

• Educates individuals, families, and communities to assist in applying physical activity principles to improve overall health status using motivational interviewing and behavioural change management
• Provides clinical services using a patient-centred approach in both one to one and group settings
• Identifies priorities, target dates, and strategies, together with the patients, which contribute to individualized treatment plans and goals
• Evaluates the extent to which outcomes have been achieved and recommends alternative treatments as necessary
• Consults directly with family physicians and provides referring physicians with concise verbal or written feedback in a timely manner
• Develops and delivers exercise education and health promotion programs targeting populations of concern
• Facilitates group exercise classes for a diverse population including adaptations based on restrictions due to pain or presence of chronic disease

Inter-professional Collaboration

• Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ needs to ensure they receive appropriate and optimal care

Documentation

• Documents all phases of patient care in the appropriate Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to maintain accurate and timely records, as well as recording the details of clinical interactions in MPCN evaluation systems

Community Engagement

• Participates in community activities within the Mosaic PCN catchment area, including health fairs, conferences, and other community events to promote Mosaic programs and services

Professional Development

• Identifies and works to achieve own professional development needs which support goals set in performance reviews

Population Health Programming

• Participates in the ongoing operations and programming of community-based population health programs

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Licenses

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field
• Minimum designation of Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) or equivalent through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• First Aid/CPR Health Care Provider Level C

Experience

• Comfortable with counselling patients in a 1-on-1 setting regarding physical activity
• Experience working with patients suffering from chronic disease and pain
• Able to facilitate educational workshops related to exercise in a group setting (10-15 people)
• Experience leading larger group exercise classes (for 20-35 people) with a wide range of abilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent individual and group teaching skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Flexible schedule - able to work some evenings and weekends if needed
• Ability to function effectively independently and as a member of an inter-professional team
• Knowledge regarding biomechanics, exercise prescription and progression, and adapting exercise for patients with physical impairments
• Understanding of pain and chronic disease
• Ability to travel between multiple recreation sites and clinics daily
• Strong computer skills - fluent with Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Must be knowledgeable in working with a diverse population facing numerous barriers

Assets

• Experience in needs assessments, program development, and evaluation
• Experience using an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Motivational interviewing skills
• Additional certifications or training in group fitness, biomechanical assessment, or chronic disease management

Relationships

Internal Relationships

• Multidisciplinary team, physicians, management, evaluation, and other staff members.

External Relationships

• Other Primary Care Networks (PCN), Alberta Health Services (AHS), and external stakeholders, such as community organizations, service groups, etc.

Practice Communication Excellence (Communication)

• Plan and deliver oral and written communications respectfully and tactfully to make an impact and persuade an intended audience.

Build Community-Feeling (Teamwork)

• Able to share due credit with coworkers, display enthusiasm, and team spirit and promote a friendly group working environment.

Advocate for Patient/Client (Patient/Client-Centricity)

• Able to demonstrate a high level of patient/client service delivery in a respectful and caring manner.

Understand Values of Change (Adaptability)

• Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things with a positive attitude.

Embrace Culture and Diversity (Cultural Competency)

• Developing positive attitudes towards diverse populations; gaining knowledge of different life practices and world views.

Act with Professionalism (Personal Effectiveness)

• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeless or work and achieves results with little oversight.

Working Conditions

• Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
• Ability to travel on public transportation or valid drivers license with access to own car in good repair is required.
• Ability to work at multiple different sites including clinic and recreation settings.
• Ability to lead and engage in low-moderate intensity physical activity classes at least 3 times per week.
• Ability to move various fitness-related equipment.
• Work involves sitting, standing, lifting, demonstrating exercises with/without equipment.

Why Mosaic PCN

We provide a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including: comprehensive health and dental coverage, Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) / Taxable Spending Account (TSA), a group RRSP matching program, professional development opportunities, generous vacation and other paid time off, and more!

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications and a current police information check (PIC) including vulnerable search at the applicant’s expense. The results of the PIC may alter or revoke any offer made by Mosaic PCN.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest and resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to proceed through the selection process will be contacted. No phone calls please.

This position is part of the bargaining unit covered by a collective agreement with Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA).