Supervisor, Recreation Therapy

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking an experienced Supervisor, Recreation Therapy to lead therapeutic recreation services in Yellowknife LTC and Stanton Territorial Hospital. This leadership role focuses on improving quality of life and well-being through innovative programs and volunteer development.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy with five years of clinical experience and may have supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy (required).
• Five+ years of clinical experience (required).
• Previous supervisory experience would be an asset (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations and clinical practices of Recreation Therapy staff.
• Lead recruitment, orientation, performance management, and staff development.
• Monitor service quality and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain recreation therapy standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive volunteer program for Long Term Care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient-centered care.
• Provide direct recreation therapy services during staffing shortages or leaves.
• Support culturally safe care and explore opportunities to integrate Indigenous wellness initiatives into programming.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking an experienced and passionate Supervisor, Recreation Therapy to lead therapeutic recreation services within Yellowknife Long Term Care (LTC) and Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH). This position plays a key leadership role in enhancing the quality of life, health, and well-being of residents and patients through innovative recreation therapy programs, clinical leadership, and volunteer program development

Key Responsibilities

• -Supervise day-to-day operations and clinical practices of Recreation Therapy staff.
• -Lead recruitment, orientation, performance management, and staff development.
• -Monitor service quality and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• -Develop and maintain recreation therapy standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• -Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive volunteer program for Long Term Care.
• -Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient-centered care.
• -Provide direct recreation therapy services during staffing shortages or leaves.
• -Support culturally safe care and explore opportunities to integrate Indigenous wellness initiatives into programming.

Key Qualifications:

• -A bachelors degree in Recreation Therapy; And
• -Five (5) years of clinical experience.
• -Previous Supervisory experience would be an asset.

Additional requirements:

• -Certification and membership (within 12 months of hire) with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC) as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
• - Must be a Professional member of the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax[phone]
[e-mail]

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