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. 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 new 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 workplace

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