The salary range for this position is CAD $39.40 per hour – CAD $49.21 per hour.About this RoleAs a Recreation Therapist Senior with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Dogwood Care Home, you will provide Recreation Therapy services within a patient/client and family-centred framework in designated residential settings/programs. You will work in a team-based environment, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based interventions, quality improvement, risk management, research, and education activities. You will assess and intervene with clients/residents, lead and supervise a team of students, volunteers and up to eight non‑health‑science professionals, and coordinate activities that align with the organizational values of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti‑Racism, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.Education & ExperienceBaccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies from an accredited university.Two years of recent, related experience working with the designated population group in the applicable program area and setting, including at least one year of supervising staff or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency First Aid certification.Eligible for certification and CTRS credential with National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of evidence‑based Recreation Therapy practice related to applicable program health issues and treatment.Understanding of theories and concepts of therapeutic recreation, leisure, social psychology,



and current trends in designated areas.Experience applying a client/resident‑centric model of care in a therapeutic recreation setting.Ability to design and write therapeutic recreation plans or operations.Awareness of other health‑care disciplines and their role in client/resident care, with basic knowledge of research methods.Robust teamwork, leadership, facilitation, and teaching skills for both one‑on‑one and group settings.Excellent communication with co‑workers, health‑care staff, clients/residents and families.Ability to integrate Recreation Therapy concepts in varied settings and to work independently or collaboratively.Knowledge of trauma‑informed, harm‑reduction and strengths‑based approaches, including Indigenous Cultural Safety.Physical capacity to perform job duties and to use equipment and techniques appropriate for clients/residents with rehabilitation, degenerative disease, disability or mental health issues.Computer literacy and ability to document activities and participate in research as needed.BenefitsComprehensive health benefits package (MSP, extended health, dental, municipal pension plan).Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.Wellness supports, including counselling, critical‑incident services, and innovative wellness programs for employees and immediate families.Award‑winning recognition programmes for staff, medical staff and volunteers.Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.Hours and location may be subject to change in accordance with operational requirements and the Collective Agreement. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check and, as required by Ministry of Health policy, provide vaccination or infection history during onboarding.Vancouver Coastal Health welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourages applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, racialised groups, and all gender identities and sexual orientations.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Recreation Therapist - Seniora - C$39.4 - C$49.2 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Winnipeg