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 patient-inspired health care without boundaries.


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!

Reports to the Clinical Manager of the Functional Enhancement Unit, Complex Continuing Care, and Reactivation Care Centre. You will provide Recreation Therapy assessments, group interventions, 1:1 interventions, and community integration to all patients within the program. You will also support cross coverage to other units within the organization.

Qualifications

Completion of a university degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation & Leisure Studies with a therapeutic Recreation option or a related field - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification preferred. Registered Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (R/TRO) members will be considered. Must be a member of the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) or Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) Minimum of 1-2 years experience working in a healthcare facility Experience working with elderly people Experience working with people post-stroke Experience with people recovering from a fracture Experience working with persons with cognitive and/or behavioural challenges Experience in developing and conducting group and 1:1 programs Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills Familiarity with community resources and demonstrated ability to work well with community partners 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

Hours: Currently Days, 8 hour shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)


Salary:

Minimum: $35.86

Maximum:$45.90


Internal application deadline: October 16, 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.