Support therapeutic recreation in Whitehorse as a Recreation Therapy Assistant, facilitating individualized activities and applying person-centered practices with residents. The Government of Yukon’s Continuing Care division is hiring a term full-time Recreation Therapy Assistant through January 6, 2028. Reporting to the Supervisor of Therapeutic Services, you will assist with goal-oriented leisure programs directed by the Recreation Therapist.

The work supports residents’ and clients’ quality-of-life outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:



Facilitate individualized and group therapeutic activities Implement recreation programs with observable outcomes Follow clinical direction from the Recreation Therapist Document assigned interventions and programs Transport residents during outings and activities Requirements: Relevant recreation therapy, kinesiology, psychology, or education training Recent experience facilitating therapeutic or clinical activities Knowledge of person-centered practices and adaptive strategies Standard First Aid, CPR C with AED, and WHMIS 2015 Valid Class 4 driver’s licence and vulnerable sector clearance Bring therapeutic activity facilitation, adaptive strategies, and protected resident support to Continuing Care in Whitehorse.

📌 Recreation Therapy Assistant Whitehorse
🏢 Government of Yukon
📍 Whitehorse