Recreation Therapy Assistant

Yukon Government; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon, Continuing Care division, is hiring two term full-time Recreation Therapists for the Thomson Centre in Whitehorse. These 75-hour biweekly positions run until January 6, 2028, with a competitive salary of $71,322 to $82,549 per year.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Therapeutic Services, you will develop and deliver leisure-focused programs tailored to residents' needs, support interventions, and collaborate with care teams.

Qualifications

• Education in a Recreation Therapy Assistant Diploma, or a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Psychology, or Education.
• Recent and relevant experience creating, implementing, and/or facilitating individualized or group activities that have specific therapeutic, clinical, or observable outcomes.
• Recent and relevant experience creating, implementing and/or facilitating recreation programming considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing goal-oriented programs tailored to residents' leisure-related needs.
• Support the Recreation Therapist by implementing and documenting interventions.
• Collaborate with care teams to achieve quality-of-life outcomes.

Skills

Recreation therapy

Group activity planning

Client-focused care

Safety and First Aid

Education

Recreation Therapy Assistant Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Psychology, or Education

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Therapies - Thomson Centre

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

06 January 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

IS10

Salary

$71,322.00 - $82,549.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill two (2) term full-time positions ending January 6, 2028, working 75 hours biweekly. This posting will establish a 12-month eligibility list that may be used to fill future full-time and part-time permanent, term, AOC, and casual vacancies within Continuing Care.

The job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

The Government of Yukon’s Continuing Care division is known for its exceptional standards, providing clients with the highest level of care and a healthy workplace for staff. The services offered are among the best in Canada, and Yukon’s long-term care homes ranked second in a recent report issued by the National Institute of Aging. Continuing Care’s mission is to provide comprehensive care and services, including long term care, home care, and regional therapy services, to the people of the Yukon.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Therapeutic Services, this position assists in providing goal-oriented programs and services that are tailored to meet the leisure-related needs of residents/clients to achieve the desired quality of life outcomes, as directed by the Recreation Therapist.

• For more information on this position, please contact Ciara Fragomeno, A/Supervisor, Therapeutic Services at [e-mail]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Pat Labuguen, Human Resources Consultant at [e-mail]

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

We are the Yukon public service. Everyday, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As a part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Important application and job requirements

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Education in a relevant field, such as a Recreation Therapy Assistant Diploma, or a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Psychology, or Education.
• Recent and relevant experience creating, implementing, and/or facilitating individualized or group activities that have specific therapeutic, clinical, or observable outcomes .
• Recent and relevant experience creating, implementing and/or facilitating recreation programming considered an asset.

Candidates who have training and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be considered.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Person-centered practices
• Adaptive strategies for accommodating residents with limitations
• Safe body mechanics while supporting residents in-house and on outings
• General understanding of various diseases such as but not limited to neurodegenerative disorders, and chronic illnesses
• Ability to follow clinical direction through implementation and documentation of interventions and programs as assigned by the Recreation Therapist.

You must meet the following conditions before being hired or within the time frame noted:

• TB screening
• RCMP Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
• WHIMIS 2015
• Standard First Aid and CPR C with AED
• Food Safe
• Valid class 4 driver’s licence

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Physical effort including but not limited to pushing wheelchairs, portering Residents, walking and standing for long periods throughout the day.
• Loading, unloading, securing, and transporting residents in a variety of vehicles
• Driving vehicles requiring a Class 4 driver’s licence to transport Residents
• Bending, stretching, reaching
• Lifting up to 30 lbs
• Exposure to animals, infectious agents, second hand smoke and other irritants/allergens.