Position # : 108289
Expected Start Date: October 26, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialty Clinic
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Relief: No
Float: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Exercise/Conditioning Therapist - Degree $36.058 to $44.093
Travel Required: No
Job Description: This position reports to he Manager for direction in day-to-day duties. The Exercise/Conditioning Therapist - Degree is responsible for the development, modification, and delivery of individual and group community-based exercise programming for patients with cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, metabolic disease, and other disease specific exercise programming. The Exercise/ Conditioning Therapist - Degree will need to deliver fall prevention education and exercise, facilitate and support hospital discharges. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin)
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
Experience implementing exercise programs for pulomnary disease an asset
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
Clinical Exercise Physiologist by ACSM is an asset
Certified Exercise Physiologist from CSEP is an asset
Experience implementing exercise programs for cardiovascular disease an asset
Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist by ACSM
Experience implementing exercise programs for metabolic disease an asset
Competencies
Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
Intermediate - Decision making skills
Advanced - Assessment skills
Intermediate - Verbal communication skills
Basic - Organizational skills
Intermediate - Presentation skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of exercise and telemetry equipment
Knowledge of behavior modification techniques and risk factor management
Knowledge in various medications and potential effect on activity
Ability to adhere to SHA policy, procedures, and standards of conduct
Ability to identify cardiac arrhythmias and ECG abnormalities
Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information
Ability to deliver workshops and lecture material to clients and community
Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
Knowledge of falls risk factors and best practice for falls prevention
Ability to maintain and update patient medical charts
Ability to work and communicate in a cross cultural setting
Ability to be adaptable and willing to change
Other Information
For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
Access to a reliable vehicle
Travel required