Recreational Therapist

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Defined Benefit Pension

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is seeking a Therapeutic Recreation professional to join our multidisciplinary team at the Ottawa campus. A Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies with 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination, is required.

You will assess and plan programs, work with word processing, spreadsheets and databases, and demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication. English and French language proficiency at an advanced level is preferred.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies with 1 year experience in Therapeutic Recreation OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to assess and plan programs
• Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Sound judgement and problem-solving abilities

Skills

Assess & plan programs

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation/Leisure Studies

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Job description

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high‑quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, evenings, including weekends, 8 hour shifts.

For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

• Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies and 1 year experience in Therapeutic Recreation OR an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Ability to assess and plan programs;
• Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications;
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Sound judgement and problem‑solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered member or eligible for registered membership in Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario;
• NCVI;
• Knowledge and experience working with acquired brain injury
• Knowledge and experience in a rehabilitation setting.
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced). The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English‑speaking clients. Click here for additional information on The Ottawa Hospital's language proficiency levels.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world‑class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in‑house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [e-mail].