Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Alberta Health Services is seeking a compassionate Recreation Therapist to join our Type B/Type B Secure Space Continuing Care unit (formerly SL 4/4D) team at Willow Square. Using an evidence-based, client-centered approach, you will design and lead individualized and group programs that support residents' cognitive, emotional, social, and physical well-being while fostering dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement. As part of the interdisciplinary team, you will complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and families to enhance the residents' quality of life. The ideal candidate brings strong assessment, communication, and program design skills, along with adaptability, professionalism, and a passion for person-centered care. This role is active and hands-on, requiring movement and occasional lifting, and offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day for residents and their families. Located within Fort McMurray which resides on Treaty 8 territory, and the lands of the Metis. Respecting the historical impacts of colonization, acknowledging traditional Indigenous beliefs and cultures, this position works towards the support of Indigenous peoples on these lands. Creating a safe space for all individuals. Fort McMurray is a family-oriented, friendly, and welcoming multicultural community. The city offers social, arts, sports, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Discover Canada's boreal forest, four provincial parks, and nearby lakes and rivers to support your active lifestyle. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Northern Living Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Description:
As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive services for patients (clients, residents) within your assigned program or service area. You will ensure the level of therapeutic recreation practice is evidence based, patient-and family-centred, and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will complete assessment, treatment, education and management of clients treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family.

Classification:

Recreation Therapist I

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Allied Health Willow Square Type B, Type B Secure Space

Primary Location:

Willow Square Continuing Care

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

26-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

06-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

08-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$37.35

Maximum Salary:

$49.73

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Active or eligible registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Certificate for Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers level C (BCLS-HCP), will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Class 4 driver's license an asset.