Position DetailsPosition # : 192655Expected Start Date : October 27, 2025Union : HSASFacility : Royal University HospitalCity/Town : SaskatoonDepartment : Child LifeType : Full-time temporaryExpected Up to Date : October 27, 2026FTE : 1Shift Information : DaysHours of Work : 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeksRelief : NoFloat : NoField Hours : NoSalary or Pay Band : Pay Band Child Life Therapist - Degree $34.181 to $41.805Travel Required : NoHuman Resources Exemption : NoJob DescriptionThe Child Life Therapist strives to reduce the impact of stressful or traumatic life events and situations which affect the development, health and well-being of infants, children, youth and families. The incumbent assesses, develops and implements evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate programming and interventions to prepare clients and families for any diagnostic or treatment procedures. As a member of multidisciplinary pediatric teams, the incumbent shall advocate for and represent Child Life on committees, interdisciplinary rounds, conferences, hospital and community initiatives where there is concern for the psychosocial, emotional and developmental needs of children, youth and families. Child Life Therapist functions as a member of the Child Life Program Department and as a member of an assigned health care team,



in accordance with the professional standards of practice of the Association of Child Life Professionals and the Saskatchewan Health Authority.EducationBachelor's degree from an ACLP endorsed programOther Education and TrainingBachelor's degree with a focus on Child Psychology is acceptableBachelor's degree with a focus on pediatric development is acceptableObtain child life certification within 1 year of employment as a Child Life TherapistBachelor's degree with a focus on Child & Youth is acceptableBachelor's degree with a focus on Child and Family studies is acceptableCompetenciesBasic - Organizational skillsBasic - Written Communication SkillsBasic - Verbal communication skillsKnowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of the role of community supports for the child/adolescent and familyAbility to assess patients & families applying theories of human growth & developmentKnowledge of the ACLP Code of Qualified PracticeKnowledge and understanding of Client and Family Centred Care practicesAbility to work as a member of a teamAbility to operate related equipment & carry out the duties of the positionAbility to provide psychosocial preparation for procedures & medical interventionsAbility to use professional judgement to plan appropriate interventionsKnowledge of the ACLP Child Life CompetenciesAbility to communicate child life practice & psychosocial issues of infantsKnowledge of ethical principles of pediatric healthcare & child life professionAbility to communicate child life practice & psychosocial issues of C & Y & familiesAbility to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary teamOther InformationRegistered/eligible for registration as Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersFor more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.Saskatoon.Ca/Previous experience as a Child Life Therapist would be considered an assetRegistered/eligible registration with Association Child Life Professionals (ACLP)Accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Child Life Therapist Degree - C$34.2 - C$41.8 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Saskatchewan Health Authority
📍 Winnipeg