- OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
- Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
- EFAP available to all employees and their families
- Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
- A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1 – Permanent Full time

Position Location: Thunder Bay ON

Competition #: 1731

Position Overview:

Our goal in Clinical and Children's Services is to provide a single point of access to timely children’s mental health services, focusing on positive outcomes for our clients. We provide Indigenous strength-based healing and support, and teach healthy coping skills for children, and youth experiencing social, emotional, developmental, or behavioral difficulties. Grounded in a relationship-based framework of care, Dilico recognizes relationships as the foundation of healing and wellness.

Our land-based recreation therapists assist with program creation and delivery for the youth participating in the Ojichaagwan Ani-Mino-Aya (Anti-Human Trafficking, ages 12-17); Oshkiniig Mashkaziiwin (Youth Live-in Healing, ages 8-17); and our (School-based Good Path, grades 18) programs. All programs are voluntary day and/or live-in healing programs reflective of traditional Indigenous Healing Lodges. Incorporating land-based recreational therapy bridges the gap between structured clinical interventions and real-world functional skills.

Using this combination of skills addresses the wholistic needs of high-acuity youth by shifting from passive treatment to active, experiential engagement, with the goal to help children and youth heal from trauma,



improve mental wellness, strengthen cultural identity, and build life skills while providing families with support, education, and pathways to healthier relationships and long-term stability.

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Land-based Recreational Therapist will provide services and support for all children's services where appropriate. The primary functions of this position are to provide assessment, develop healing plans/goals, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team approach. The focus will be on creating awareness and offering education about recreation and enhanced land-based opportunities to individuals as a prevention strategy and to enhance positive coping skills. To accomplish this, the Recreational Therapist must be knowledgeable of best practices and able to deliver services in a culturally safe, traumainformed, and wholistic manner.

You must be willing to travel across the Robinson Superior Treaty area (District of Thunder Bay) to promote the program and ensure services reach children, youth, and families, in the 13 First Nations we serve.

If you are passionate about helping children and youth become more active and engaged in land-based activities and have a keen interest in promoting healthy living and lifestyles, this position is for you





Qualifications and Requirements:

- A variety of education and qualifications will be considered for this position, including but not limited to:
- Recreational Therapy Diploma
- Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation
- Social Work Degree/Social Service Worker
- Youth Support Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- CanFit Pro
- Other outdoor recreation and certifications
- Any combination of education with 3-5 years demonstrated experience in land-based and/or physical activity and lifestyle will be considered.

- Experience in the following areas will be considered an asset:

- Knowledge about human trafficking, gender-based violence, experience working with victims and survivors of human trafficking, and trauma.
- Experience in the fields of Substance Use Health, Mental Health & Health.
- Experience in the provision of individual and group-based programming, assessments, referrals, and advocacy.
- Adaptability and the ability to think on your feet and pivot activities when group dynamic shifts.
- Experience in a previous recreational therapist role.

- Conditions of Employment:

- Satisfactory criminal records search, including vulnerable sector.
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel regularly to meet service requirements.
- Possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal reliable vehicle with required insurance coverage.
- Complete medical and receive required immunizations.

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

📌 Land Based Recreation Therapist (Canada)
🏢 Dilico
📍 Canada