Recreation Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Fort McMurray seeks a compassionate Recreation Therapist to join their interdisciplinary team. This role involves designing and leading individualized programs that enhance the well-being of residents while ensuring evidence-based practices. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment and communication skills, along with a passion for person-centered care. Competitive compensation includes a Northern Living Allowance of up to $12,480 annually.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Northern Living Allowance up to $12,480

Qualifications

• Strong assessment skills to evaluate resident needs.
• Ability to design and lead group and individual therapy programs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead therapeutic recreation programs.
• Complete assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and communicate with families.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Program design skills

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: Alberta Health Services is seeking a compassionate Recreation Therapist to join our Type B/Type B Secure Space Continuing Care unit (formerly SL 4/4D) team at Willow Square. Using an evidence-based, client-centered approach, you will design and lead individualized and group programs that support residents’ cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well-being while fostering dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement. As part of the interdisciplinary team, you will complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and families to enhance the residents’ quality of life. The ideal candidate brings strong assessment, communication, and program design skills, along with adaptability, professionalism, and a passion for person-centered care. This role is active and hands-on, requiring movement and occasional lifting, and offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day for residents and their families. Located within Fort McMurray which resides on Treaty 8 territory, and the lands of the Metis. Respecting the historical impacts of colonization, acknowledging traditional Indigenous beliefs and cultures, this position works towards the support of Indigenous peoples on these lands. Creating a safe space for all individuals. Fort McMurray is a family-oriented, friendly, and welcoming multicultural community. The city offers social, arts, sports, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Northern Living Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description: As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive services for patients (clients, residents) within your assigned program or service area. You will ensure the level of therapeutic recreation practice is evidence based, patient-and family-centred, and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will complete assessment, treatment, education and management of clients’ treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family.