Therapy Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Fort McMurray is seeking a compassionate Therapy Assistant to join the interprofessional rehabilitation team at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre. You will support occupational and physical therapists, assist with treatment plans, guide patients through exercises, prepare equipment, and document progress in patient records.

The role is Regular Part Time (0.80 FTE) with days and evenings shifts, located on Treaty 8 lands.

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Previous hospital or clinical setting experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans and guiding patients through therapeutic exercises.
• Prepare equipment and document patient progress as part of the interprofessional care team.
• Collaborate with occupational and physical therapists to support patient rehabilitation goals.
• Contribute to quality care and maintain patient-centered practice within a fast-paced hospital environment.

Education

Therapy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Allied Health team at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre (NLRHC) is seeking a compassionate and motivated Therapy Assistant (TA) to join our interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in a dynamic hospital environment. In this role, you will work closely with Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to support clients throughout their rehabilitative journey by providing skilled assistance and compassionate encouragement. As a TA, you will play a key role in helping patients work toward their functional goals with your motivational presence and practice of patient centred care. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the implementation of individualized treatment plans, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and activities, preparing equipment, and documenting patient progress. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others regain function and independence. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to client recovery while working in a supportive and fast-paced healthcare environment.

Located in beautiful Fort McMurray which resides on Treaty 8 territory, the largest treaty by area in the history of Canada and on the traditional lands of the Metis. This is a family-forward city with lively social, arts, recreational and cultural opportunities. Located in Canada's boreal forest with lakes and rivers nearby, along with four provincial parks in the area, it offers a stunning landscape. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This position may qualify for a Recruitment Incentive. Visit rcif-hsaa.ca for more details.

Description

As a Therapy Assistant, you will work both individually and as part of an interprofessional team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of an audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, recreation therapist or speech-language pathologist. You will contribute to effective and efficient rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum (healthy living, getting better, living with illness and disability, end of life care) for all ages as well as non-client service provision. This role will require you to work effectively with internal and external partners, and display professionalism and strong ethics in both client centered care and participation in care teams. You will demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning that enhances individual and team competency. You will have opportunities to use your interpersonal and clinical skills in contributing to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.

Classification

• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health Northern Lights Regional Hospital
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.44
• Maximum Salary: $34.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications

Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a hospital or clinical setting is an asset.