Recreation Therapist II

Alberta Health Services; Fairview; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Fairview Health Complex seeks a Recreation Therapist II to lead evidence-based therapeutic recreation services. You will assess, plan and manage patient- and family-centered care, and guide a team including assistants and volunteers.

You will contribute to program development, education, and quality improvements while collaborating with the health care team and participating in rounds and family conferences. Requires ATAR membership and 3+ years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Active or eligible membership with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
• Minimum three years of clinical Recreation Therapist experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to ensure evidence-based, patient-centered recreation therapy practice.
• Coordinate assessment, treatment, education and care of residents.
• Develop programs, protocols, forms and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supervise therapy assistants and volunteers; orient students and participate in staff development.
• Collaborate with health care teams and participate in rounds and family conferences.

Skills

ATRA registration

3 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca. Imagine living in a place where breathtaking scenery surrounds you, where the Peace River Valley stretches out in stunning beauty, and where every season brings new opportunities for adventure. From hiking and fishing in the summer to skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, this area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Add to that a warm, welcoming community, and you’ve found an ideal setting to live, work, and thrive. As a member of an interdisciplinary team and under general supervision of the Area Manager, Allied Health, the Recreation Therapist II ensures that recreation therapy practice is evidence based and meets recreation therapy standards of practice. The therapist is responsible for designing and delivering an active, creative, client centered and engaging program to the long term care residents. The position involves assessment, program development, provision of patient care, supervision of two therapy assistants and volunteers, and participation in program evaluation. It will also include orientation of students to the service and participation in staff development. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. 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 II, you will take a leadership role in ensuring that the level of therapeutic recreation practice in your clinical area is evidence based, patient-and family-centred and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will provide clinical leadership to ensure safe and efficient care as well as coordinate the assessment, treatment, education and care of the patient (client, resident). You will participate in program development to ensure effective delivery of services, including the development of protocols, forms, education, and quality improvement initiatives. 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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Recreation Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Fairview Health Complex
• Primary Location: Fairview Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $43.14
• Maximum Salary: $57.37
• 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 for Professional Membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
• Minimum three years' related clinical experience as a Recreation Therapist.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies or meets the criteria for a professional membership with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association.
• Active member of the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Recreation Therapist developing and providing functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation in a variety of clinical and community settings.
• Experience with electronic charting, preferably Connect Care (Epic).
• Experience providing leadership to therapy assistants.