Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Athletics and Recreational Services

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

10 August 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

Additional Posting Information

Please note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG11

Employee Group:

PEA - Regular

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Sports and Recreation

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

The salary range for this position is:

- Recruitment range: $80,369 to $88,612. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
- Performance range: Up to $104,529. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head Athletic Therapist, this role involves delivering clinical and field athletic therapy services to varsity student athletes. Additionally,



this position will offer clinical supervision and leadership to athletic therapy students, facilitating their contribution to the provision of high-quality athletic therapy care to varsity athletes.

The responsibilities of this position are split between field, clinical and administrative duties. The role entails significant stress as the first responder in injury situations and necessitates availability on weekends and evenings for field and event coverage, often during inclement weather conditions. Occasional overnight or longer duration travel with varsity teams may be required.

Job Requirements

The position requires and undergraduate degree in relevant discipline (e.g. athletic therapy) and at least 2 years’ experience including:

- Be a Certified Athletic Therapist in good standing with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association be able to practice in the Province of British Columbia.
- Valid First Responder certification.
- Maintain professional malpractice insurance.
- Must have a valid British Columbia driver’s license.

Competencies include:

- Good organizational and time management skills are required in order to plan and establish work priorities.
- Good communication skills.
- Good working skills with computer software including MS Word, Excel, and able to be oriented to EMR software.




- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to make sound independent judgements and utilize problem-solving skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain valuable working relationships with all levels of students, coaches, staff and other clients.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

The following experience will be given preference:

- Working in a post-secondary environment.
- Masters in concussion-related field.

The following education will be an asset:

- Postgraduate education in concussion and professional development in a variety of neuro-musculo-skeletal therapeutic techniques.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

📌 Assistant Athletic Therapist - (991755.7) (Canada)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Canada