Job Description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.


A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.


At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager of MH Intensive/Geriatrics, you will provide Recreation Therapy services including assessments, recovery oriented group activities, and other meaningful activities related to recovery in our Inpatient Structured Program including related documentation.

Qualifications

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Registered Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Member (R/TRO) Must be a member of the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) or Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) B.A. in Therapeutic Recreation or B.A in Recreation & Leisure Studies with a Therapeutic Recreation option/streaming preferred OR B.A and must have a post-graduation certificate from Georgian College (1yr) or diploma (2yr) in Therapeutic Recreation from an accredited school Minimum of 2-3 years current experience working with Mental Health Knowledge of Major Disorders of Mental Health Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to mental illness MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behaviours) training an asset Mental health first aid, Asist training an asset Experienced in developing and conducting group programming as per the Recovery Model Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Familiarity with community resources and demonstrated ability to work well with community partners an asset Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Computer proficiency Excellent attendance, punctuality, and work record Ability to perform physical requirements of the job Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration Travel between and work at all Osler sites as operationally required

Additional Information

DURATION: Approximately three(3) months or until the previous incumbent returns.


Hours: Currently Days 8 hours, including weekends (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)


Salary:

Minimum: $35.86

Maximum: $45.90


Internal application deadline: September 30, 2025


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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.


While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.