Job Description

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Compensation

: Currently beginning at $59.20 per direct contact client hour. This part-time position as an independently contracted service provider, provides opportunity for growth.

Application Deadline

: Ongoing until position is filled.

Start Date

: September 1, 2025.

To apply

: Electronically submit a cover letter and resume, relevant supporting materials, and contact information for two references to:

Dr. Johanne Brodeur, Head of Music Therapy

brodeur[at]vcm.bc.ca



Are you a Music Therapist with Music Therapy Board Certification /MTA status and are passionate about bringing positive change to the community? We would love to welcome you to our team.


The Department of Music Therapy is currently accepting applications for a Music Therapist position to serve clients at the Conservatory's Downtown Victoria and Langford campuses. As a member of the Conservatory's faculty and reporting to the Head of Music Therapy, the successful applicant will be an integral part of the growth and success of the Centre for Music Therapy and Wellness. All faculty are independently contracted as service providers and paid hourly according to established fee grid. The Conservatory's Music Therapy program is in high demand and offers therapists the opportunity to build out their practice at the Conservatory as desired while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.



Key Responsibilities


Music therapy interventions include extensive knowledge of intervention strategies for children and youth, use of superior improvisational skills and creativity, as well as more structured model sessions. Interaction and communication with participants, parents, caregivers, and staff is clear and effective. Ability to take initiative, problem solve, and to work independently is complemented with a strong work ethic built on enthusiasm, positive energy, mutual respect, sensibility, sense of responsibility, and driven by a passion for the field of music therapy and for learning.



Qualifications and Requirements


A minimum of a recognized bachelor's degree in music therapy and MTA status. Experience focused primarily on children and youth, including strategic interventions for participants with ASD. Extensive musicianship skills. Musical aptitude includes familiarity with age-appropriate music repertoire.



Other Requirements


* The successful candidate must provide their own transportation to and from both campuses, downtown Victoria and Westhills in Langford.