We are currently recruiting to fill a temporary, full time (37.5 hours per week) Therapeutic Recreation Assistant position in the Early Childhood, School Age and Adolescent Program (ECSAAP). This position is expected to begin in July 2026 and end in January 2028. The designated office for this position will be London. Travel and service delivery within Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties is required. Regular evening and occasional weekend work will be required.ResponsibilitiesAssist Recreation Therapists (TRs) with developing, planning, facilitating, documenting, and evaluating direct and indirect client related Therapeutic Recreation (TR) interventionsSupport and provide individual and group TR interventions to facilitate the achievement of targeted and generalized client and program goalsSupport and provide family engagement, education, and participation programs at TVCC, community, and virtual locations, including programs such as recreational swims, family events,
information fairs and open housesSupport and provide education and information at events for community members/partnersEngage in ongoing consultation and collaboration with TRs regarding feedback and observations of interventionsUnder the direction of the TR, facilitate programming in the Adapted Fitness Centre (AFC), including supporting volunteers and clients to achieve goalsSupport orientation and supervision of volunteers and studentsEncourage and coach parents/caregivers regarding participation goalsCoach community recreation providers in the implementation of inclusive participationQualificationsPost-secondary diploma in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and LeisureBronze Cross or National Lifeguard certification preferred; must be able to get andmaintain Lifesaving for Lay Rescuers certification at a minimumKnowledge of child development and childhood disabilitiesCommunication (written and verbal); organizational, interpersonal, and critical thinking skillsComputer proficiency including Microsoft Office 365 and videoconferencing software (e.G. Teams)Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle requiredCurrent CPR and First Aid certificationAbility to attend work on a regular basisSalary Range: $28.92 - $31.26#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Therapeutic Recreation Assistant - C$28.9 - C$31.3 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 TVCC
📍 Winnipeg