DEPT/PROGRAM
Rehabilitation Services

JOB CLASS
Recreational Therapist Assistant

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Temporary Full Time
(Up to 6 months)

RATE OF PAY
$29.43-$30.94 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE
75 hours bi-weekly

EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU

VACANCYTYPE
EXISTING Vacancy

Open

POSTING DATE
October 8, 2026

HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No

NUMBER
1

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 321-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

The Clinical Manager of Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a Temporary Full time Recreational Therapist Assistant. The purpose of the position is to provide recreation services to Provincial programs. The Recreational Therapist Assistant (RTA) will work under the direction of the Recreation Therapist (RT) to deliver recreation therapy services, assist in the delivery of participatory and goal-oriented programs and services to meet the leisure related needs of patient/clients and contribute to the continuum of services.

Working under the direction of Recreation Therapists (RT), the RTA develops and facilitates participatory recreation programs and delivers recreation therapy services while considering the patients/client’s strengths and abilities.

Provides input, observations and reporting that will support the RT to conduct assessment, develop intervention plans or evaluate client’s progress in relation to the intervention plans.

Report leisure-related feedback to the RT from clients and/or caregiver(s) on a day-to-day basis as well as the collection and input of pertinent program data.

Under the guidance of the RT, ensure that patient/client goals and intervention plans are addressed and communicate feedback from/about the client to the RT.

Maintain,



deliver and account for recreation equipment as required and ensure than an up-to-date inventory in sustained.

Maintain recreation facilities such as recreation centres, fitness equipment, swimming pool, skating rink by performing minor maintenance tasks such as blowing snow and flooding the rink etc., cleaning and ensuring adequate levels of chemicals in the pool, providing regular maintenance of the bicycles etc.

Ensure the safety and security of staff, patients and the public, adhering to all policies, procedures and practices related to the working environment, including maintaining an awareness of potential risks, clients’/patients’ mental status and behaviors.

Support patients and clients when managing disruptive behaviours (CPI, etc.) and using discretion when handing out or assigning equipment.

Managers have the right to assign additional duties and schedule alternate work locations based on operational requirements.

Always performs all work in compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Fire Code, WHMIS, etc.) relevant to health and safety, security and potential risk hazards.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-Secondary education in Therapeutic Recreation or related field - Required

Valid Class G Driver’s License in good standing is required. Class "F" is an asset

Registration with TRO as R/TRO DIP and National Life Savings Certification - Preferred

Psychiatric illnesses to serve Waypoint clients/patients

Recreation facilitation to assist in the provision of recreation service delivery

Safety and security policies, practices and procedures to maintain a safe environment

Relevant mental health legislation, Privacy legislation etc.to ensure legal requirements are met





Principles of rehabilitation and recovery including supportive counseling, service planning, implementation and coaching

Crisis prevention and intervention techniques

Awareness of the therapeutic recreation process including assessment, observations and goal attainment

Spreadsheet data entry, word processing and other relevant software packages to maintain inventory, communicate and ensure quality record keeping Interpersonal skills to build therapeutic relationships with patients/clients

Teamwork and interpersonal skills to partner with RTs to assist in the design implementation -of therapeutic recreation programs

Written and verbal communication skills to provide feedback regarding interventions, and to convey observations and other relevant information with all stakeholders Computer skills to document patient/client progress in an electronic health record and to utilize multiple software applications.

Recreational skills such as sports, arts, drama, etc. to facilitate a broad spectrum of recreational activities for patient/clients.

Organizational skills to assist in the required maintenance and inventory control of equipment and facilities across the organization.

Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results

Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills

Proven written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to adapt readily to changeand reflects an optimistic and positive attitude

Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)

Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Includes 6% in lieu of vacation to start and 14% in lieu of benefits OR 10% if enrolling in HOOPP

Participation in the employee referral program

Access to Waypoint’s Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

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📌 Recreation Therapy Assistant (TFT) (Ontario)
🏢 Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
📍 Ontario