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Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.
POSITION VACANCY: Respiratory Therapy –Midtown & Chicopee
POSITION: Respiratory Therapist - Temporary Part Time - until Approximately March 2028
Posting Period: October 14, 2026 - October 21, 2026
WRHN @ Midtown & WRHN Chicopee
HOURS OF WORK: NONUNION Days, Nights, and Weekends
POSITION SUMMARY:



Duties as assigned by the Professional Lead/Manager within the scope of practice of respiratory therapists in the various programs and services of WRHN that utilize respiratory therapy services at the Midtown and Chicopee Sites. Some travel between the two sites of WRHN may be required if needed. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Member in good standing of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
B.C.L.S., and N.R.P. required
Recent critical care experience required;
Good interpersonal, communication and critical thinking/problem solving skills required;
Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
Flexible, positive and progressive professional attitude required;
Willing to participate actively in staff development, training and orientation/mentoring activities for RT students, staff and nursing staff;
Dependable and reliable with a valuable attendance record required.
Good attendance record
EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING THE EMPATH SYSTEM.
Where required, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications. Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization,



and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.
Compensation and Location Salary: CAD 48.10-61.16
Employment Type: Employee
Location: CA:ON:Kitchener (835 King Street West, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1G3, CA)
Close Date: 10/21/2026
Post Date: 10/14/2026

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