Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; High Level; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance

Travel reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Recruitment incentive up to 60,000

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in High Level seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to work at the Northwest Health Centre. You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with families, interdisciplinary teams and community partners to improve outcomes.

Relocation assistance may be available. This role offers the Northern Allowance and potential recruitment incentive of up to $60,000 based on service return, with a regular daytime schedule and 7.75 hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
• Northern Allowance eligibility for northern postings.
• Travel reimbursement eligibility above the 57th parallel.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop/implement respiratory therapy care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care as needed.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and educate patients and families.

Education

CRTA registration or eligibility

Job description

Your Opportunity:

We are seeking an exceptional Respiratory Therapist I 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. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want a career where your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact is felt every single day, this is your chance. Relocation assistance may be available. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of your Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

Description:

As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes. You will provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.

Classification:

• Classification: Resp Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health Area 1
• Primary Location: High Level Northwest Health Ct
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 10-SEP-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: $41.95
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

• Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

• 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:

• As required.