Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary,



selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement The Pediatric Surgical Ambulatory Clinics at McMaster Children's Hospital, part of Hamilton Health Sciences, provide specialized, family-centered care to children and youth from birth to 17 years of age. Our ambulatory clinics support patients and families across a broad range of surgical and pediatric subspecialty services, delivering coordinated outpatient care tailored to each child's unique healthcare needs.

Monday-Friday; days (some evening and weekend shifts).

This position is temporary until March 2027.

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College.

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Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), located on the McMaster University campus in Hamilton’s beautiful Westdale neighbourhood, has been providing care to children from across the region since 1988. MCH is the regional academic centre for pediatric acute care, rehabilitation, developmental and mental health services.

- Bachelor’s degree in Child Life Studies or Masters in Child Life Pediatric and Psychosocial care

- Child Life Certification upon hire or within a year of hire for recent graduates.

- Minimum of one (1) year experience, within the last three (3) years, as a Child Life Specialist in an acute, tertiary care setting

- Demonstrated clinical expertise in assessments, planning and interventions for children, adolescents and their families

- Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to provide interventions on an urgent basis

- Demonstrated organization, problem-solving and conflict management skills

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team

- Demonstrated ability to provide formal and informal education to health care team regarding the Child Life role, the psychosocial needs of children/adolescents related to care management

- Demonstrated understanding the role of community supports for the child/adolescent and family

- Participates in ongoing professional development

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment

📌 Child Life Specialist - Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario