Recreation Therapist - Bachelors

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (RJH - Victoria, BC) is seeking a Recreation Therapist with a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation to assess and implement treatment plans for patients. You will coordinate with physicians and professionals to ensure high-quality care and may drive a hospital van for patient transport as needed.

The role requires eligible professional status, a Class 4 license, and the ability to deliver individual and group therapy while collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation and related experience.
• Eligibility for BC Therapeutic Recreation Association.
• Valid Class 4 vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, develops and implements individual and group treatment programs for optimum patient care.
• Coordinates patient treatment with referring physicians and other medical professionals.
• Transports patients between hospital and other locations by operating a hospital van as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Organize treatment plans

Team collaboration

Physical ability

Drive hospital van

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Recreation Therapist - Bachelors - (232305)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$40.19 - $50.20

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Aug. 4 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Feb. 7 2029

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Manager or designate, assesses, develops and implements individual and group treatment programs to ensure optimum patient/resident care for assigned caseload. Coordinates patient and resident treatment programs with referring physician(s) and other medical professionals. Transports patients and residents between the hospital and other locations by operating a hospital van as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation plus one year of recent related experience. Eligible for membership withthe British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association. Valid Class 4 vehicle licence.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated planning and instructional skills.
• Ability to organize individual patient/resident treatment programs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other professional disciplines as part of a team.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to safely drive a passenger van and a wheelchair access transport van.