- ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.
- CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract - Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute. Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability About the role: The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning workplace.

Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy. Reporting to the Manager ‑ Paediatrics,



the Child LifeSpecialist is an unregulated health professional who is specially trained to help children and their families understandand manage challenging life events and stressful health care experiences.

The Child Life

Specialist will supportand nurture children and their families through the emotional and physical aspects of hospitalization. They will workcollaboratively with the Paediatric Team to provide children and their families with the support they need in times ofillness, hospitalization, and/or during procedures.

The Child Life

Specialist is skilled in providing developmental,educational and therapeutic interventions for children and their families under stress. This staff member shall provideopportunities for children to play, thrive, and grow in an abnormal and sometimes difficult environment while recognizingfamily strengths and individuality and respecting the unique coping strategies of each child and family. The ChildLife Specialist provides patient care or services in a manner that is consistent with TBRHSC mission, vision, values andreflects the philosophy of Patient and Family Centred Care.

Qualifications

- Baccalaureate or Masters degree in child development,recreational development, child psychology, or counseling,



or a university degree with child life specialization - Experience in working with children - Knowledge and application of Child Life Competencies as definedby Child Life Council 2010 - Certification as a current member of Child Life Specialist byChild Life Council or for those without certification, able to demonstrate an education pathway or willingness to move towardscertification.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborativelywith an inter disciplinary team - Demonstrated computer skills Salary Range: $37.840 to 43.570 The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy(HR-esa-12) Level 2 ‑ French Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre's Oral Proficiency Scale are required. If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.

📌 26Specialist- FT Child Life Thearapy (Toronto)
🏢 THUNDER BAY REGIONALHEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE
📍 Toronto