Recreation Therapist I

Recovery Alberta; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta is seeking a Recreation Therapist I based at the Halvar Jonson Center for Brain Injury (HJCBI). You will plan and implement individual and group social, leisure and respite activities for patients with brain injury, including assessments and therapy plan development.

Collaboration with residents, families and the care team is essential to provide patient-centered therapeutic recreation. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy/ATRA registration, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies.
• Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
• Six months experience in brain injury rehabilitation and aquatic therapy desired.
• Current Heart and Stroke – Basic Life Support Provider (BLS-HCP) required.
• Aquatic Therapy experience and neurology experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive therapeutic recreation services.
• Complete assessment, treatment, education and management of client progress.
• Plan and implement individual and group social, leisure and respite activities.
• Communicate with residents, families and care teams regarding therapy programming.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

ATRA registration

Tools

BLS-HCP

Job description

This Full Time Recreation Therapist I position is based out of the Halvar Jonson Center for Brain Injury (HJCBI) at the Centennial Center for Mental Health and Brain Injury, and is responsible for the Recreation Therapy program for patients with acquired brain injury. In the role of Recreation Therapist, you will be responsible for the planning and implementation of individual and group social, leisure and respite activities for patients admitted to HJCBI. This will include assessment and development of individual therapy plans. You will be expected to communicate and collaborate with the residents, families and interdisciplinary team regarding the care, opportunities and therapeutic recreation programming provided to the patients. Duties include program planning and implementation, program organization, and support of daily activities. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

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.

• Classification: Recreation Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: HJCBI Rec Therapy
• Primary Location: Centennial Ctr MH & Brain Inj
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $40.81
• Maximum Salary: $54.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Recreation Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
• Unit and Program: HJCBI Rec Therapy
• Primary Location: Centennial Ctr MH & Brain Inj
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $40.81
• Maximum Salary: $54.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies.Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Six months experience in brain injury rehabilitation and aquatic therapy desired. Current Heart and Stroke – Basic Life Support Provider (BLS-HCP) required. Ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative. Experience working within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Aquatic Therapy experience. Six months experience in working in neurology with stroke and brain injured patients is required. Class 4 license or eligible to obtain.

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