Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The team at Willow Square Continuing Care Center is seeking a dedicated Recreation Therapist II, who will provide leadership and clinical expertise in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of therapeutic recreation services for seniors, supporting physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being through meaningful leisure activities. You will coordinate programs, and ensures services align with individual care plans, organizational standards, and best practices in geriatrics. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized and group recreation interventions; documenting care and outcomes; collaborating with the interdisciplinary team; designing inclusive, age appropriate, and culturally responsive programs; supporting events and community partnerships; engaging families and caregivers; and ensuring all programs meet safety, infection prevention, and risk management requirements. 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. 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, Fort McMurray has a 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. In addition, this position may qualify for a recruitment incentive. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.
Description:
As a Recreation Therapist II, you will take a leadership role in ensuring that the level of therapeutic recreation practice in your clinical area is evidence based, patient-and family-centred and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will provide clinical leadership to ensure safe and efficient care as well as coordinate the assessment, treatment, education and care of the patient (client, resident). You will participate in program development to ensure effective delivery of services, including the development of protocols, forms, education, and quality improvement initiatives. 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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Recreation Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Willow Square Primary Location: Willow Square Continuing Care Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 14-JUN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $43.14 Maximum Salary: $57.37 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Completion of bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Active or eligible registration for Professional Membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). Minimum three years' related clinical experience as a Recreation Therapist.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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Responsibilities
Lead the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of individualized and group therapeutic recreation services for seniors, ensuring care is evidence-based, safe, and aligned with individual care plans. Coordinate programs and collaborate with clients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team, while contributing to documentation, education, program development, and quality improvement.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or Recreation and Leisure Studies is required, along with active or eligible professional membership with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association. Applicants must have at least three years of related clinical experience as a Recreation Therapist.
Skills
- Therapeutic Recreation Assessment
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Group Recreation Interventions
- Clinical Leadership
- Program Development
- Care Documentation
- Outcome Evaluation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Quality Improvement
- Client Education
- Clinical Consultation
- Culturally Responsive Programming
- Risk Management
- Infection Prevention
Benefits
- Northern Living Allowance
- Potential Recruitment Incentive
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Sports & Recreation
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Recreation Therapy
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association
- Seniors
- Geriatrics
- Clinical Leadership
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Individual Care Plans
- Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Care Documentation
- Outcome Evaluation
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Program Development
- Protocols
- Client Education
- Quality Improvement
- Family Conferences
- Culturally Responsive Programs
- Infection Prevention
- Risk Management
- Community Partnerships
