Recreation Therapist II

Alberta Health Services; High Level; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Recreation Therapist II at the Northwest Health Centre in High Level. The role leads therapeutic recreation practice, coordinates assessment, treatment and education, and collaborates with the health team to ensure patient- and family-centered care.

You will design and deliver an active, engaging program for long-term care residents, supervise therapy assistants and volunteers, and participate in program evaluation, student orientation, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence-based therapeutic recreation practice in the clinical area.
• Coordinate assessment, treatment, education and care of patients/ residents.
• Develop protocols, forms and education; drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide clinical support and consultation; mentor staff and students.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

ATRA registration (active or eligible)

Job description

This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.We are seeking an exceptional Recreation Therapist to work at the Northwest Health Centre in High Level. High Level is a Northern Alberta community that offers an ideal blend of professional opportunity and an exceptional lifestyle. Nestled amid boreal forest, wide open northern skies, and the rugged beauty of the Mackenzie County region, High Level provides a peaceful pace of life with abundant year-round outdoor activities. From hiking, fishing, and camping in the summer to snowmobiling, skiing, and winter exploring, this region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Add to that a warm, welcoming community, and you’ve found an ideal setting to live, work, and thrive. You’ll be the driving force in guiding clinical decisions, supporting clients through meaningful interventions, and fostering strong collaboration with families, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners. You will champion creative, client-centered solutions that enhance functional independence and elevate the quality of care. You’ll be 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 therapy assistants and volunteers, and participation in program evaluation. It will also include orientation of students to the service and participation in staff development. You will provide service to Ft. Vermillion residents as well. Relocation assistance may be available.

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: Recreation Therapy
• Primary Location: High Level Northwest Health Ct
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
• 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: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Recreation Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Recreation Therapy
• Primary Location: High Level Northwest Health Ct
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 26-NOV-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: $43.14
• Maximum Salary: $57.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a variety of disciplines, management and physicians.Proven ability to be resourceful, creative, adaptive and flexible.Valid Class 5 Driver's License.In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current BCLS-HCP (CPR) certification.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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