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Recreation Therapist Degree

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February 24 2025
Expected expiry date: March 3 2025
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Auxiliary Services, Therapy Services
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 39409
  • Job Category Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Posting Date 02/24/2025, 10:56 AM
  • Locations Nurses Alumni Wing
  • Apply Before 03/03/2025, 10:56 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 192669

Expected Start Date: March 31, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Nurses Alumni Wing

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Mental Health Community Clinics & Programs - Youth Community Counselling RUH

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 30, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Recreation Therapist - Degree $36.826 to $45.031

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Under the supervision of the Manager of the Specialized Youth Programs team, The Recreation Therapist will provide recreation services to youth between the ages of 12 and 18. The incumbent will possess expertise in the area of recreation therapy and experience in developing recreation programs. The Recreation Therapist will utilize accepted therapeutic recreation assessment procedures and techniques to aid in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and management of youth who are receiving services with the Day Program team. Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with all contacts, be able to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team and with community partners.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • One year experience working in settings with youth

Education

  • Bachelor Degree Recreation studies w/ specialization in Therapeutic Recreation

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

  • Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)

Other Education and Training

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

Competencies

  • Advanced - Written Communication Skills
  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members and the community at large.
  • Knowledge in marginalized populations
  • Ability to conduct client assessments and engage in effective treatment planning
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Ability to develop, and implement rec programming for a variety of age groups

Other Information

  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Registered/eligible with the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)
  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.