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Brant Community Healthcare System

Recreation Therapist

Brantford, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 1, 2026

Original job description

Grow Your Career at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)

At BCHS, we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris, Ontario, we serve with purpose, passion, and a deep commitment to the people who rely on us.

Brantford General Hospital – Our acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
The Willett in Paris – Home to our urgent care centre and transitional care services, supporting patients through every step of their healthcare journey.

With Over 130 Years Of Service, BCHS Is Evolving With a Renewed Focus On Excellence, Collaboration, And Innovation. Our Strategic Priorities Center On Quality Care, Connected Teams, And a Healthy Future For Our Patients, Our People, And Our Community. Our Culture Is Shaped By Our Core Values And Pillars

Core Values: Be Bold and Courageous | Commit to Excellence | Champion Equity | Be Trustworthy

Four Pillars: Patient-First | People-Centred | Partnership-Based | Progress-Focused

These values reflect who we are, what we stand for, and how we work together to have influence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare - right here at BCHS.

Why Choose BCHS?

Investing in You – Access to a centralized Education Fund, tuition support, and professional development opportunities.
Flexible Scheduling – Within a standard work week
Career Growth – Internal job postings, mentorship programs, and leadership development.
Predictable Work Locations – Stability and consistency in your work environment.
Collaborative Team Culture – Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive, interdisciplinary setting.
Employee Wellness Matters – Peer Support Team, Wellness Committee, Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
Commitment to Safety – Comprehensive safety programs for all
Competitive Compensation and Benefits –– Salaries and benefits designed to align with industry standards, reinforcing our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Excellent Pension Plan.
Diversity & Inclusion – We are actively working to diversify our teams and remove systemic barriers in hiring, retention, and advancement. We track and report on our progress because representation matters. We regularly review our benefits, policies, and programs through an equity lens to meet the needs of our diverse teams. Provide accommodations for religious practices and use trauma-informed policies that support mental wellbeing.
Recognition & Rewards – Employee appreciation programs and professional recognition opportunities and Corporate Committee
Community Impact – Make a real difference in patient care and public health every day.
Choose Civility – Where every interaction matters. Civility and respect shape our workplace, as individuals treat one another - and the communities we serve with dignity, empathy, and cultural awareness. We foster a culture of civility by raising awareness, setting clear expectations, and continually reviewing our policies and practices to ensure respect is at the core of everything we do.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Therapy Services, the Recreation Therapist will function as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team. The recreation therapist meets the assessed needs of patients, provides treatment interventions and community transition and integration.

Primary Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive assessments of patients to determine individualized leisure needs
Develops patient centered treatment goals based on assessment findings
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to facilitate the achievement of overall goals set for the patient
Demonstrates leadership skills while engaging with the care team to ensure patients are prioritized according to recreation therapy needs
Plans, implements and evaluates goal focused individual and group leisure programs
Supports patients and families to link with community resources on discharge
Actively participates in care team meetings, action rounds and working groups
Maintains appropriate patient documentation
Collects accurate workload and other related statistics
Supervise and support volunteers and recreation therapy students
Professional accountability to TROs standards of practice

Mandatory Qualifications

Minimum 2 years current Recreation Therapist experience in a hospital setting is preferred
Degree in Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation and/or a related degree as well as a post graduate diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
Membership eligibility in Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Registered (R/TRO) and/or Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)
Current BCLS
Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability in working with a variety of patient populations within a hospital setting.
Demonstrated principles of safe patient handling
Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Core Competencies

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life, including people of all genders, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, Indigenous identities, abilities, and lived experiences. Inclusion is part of how we deliver better care

We are dedicated to removing barriers and providing accommodations at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations, please inform us when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join BCHS in delivering exceptional care with compassion and integrity.

AI Use in Hiring

Brant Community Healthcare System does not use artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or algorithms to screen, assess, or rank candidates during the hiring process; all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

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Responsibilities

Assess patients’ leisure needs, develop individualized treatment goals, and plan, deliver, and evaluate individual and group leisure programs. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, support patients and families with community transitions, maintain documentation and workload statistics, and supervise volunteers and students.

Requirements

A degree in Recreation with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation or a related degree, plus a postgraduate diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, is required; eligibility for membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario and/or the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association and current BCLS are also required. The posting prefers at least two years of current hospital-based recreation therapist experience and requires strong teamwork, communication, organization, time management, and safe patient-handling abilities.

Skills

Recreation Therapy
Patient Assessment
Treatment Planning
Leisure Program Planning
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient Documentation
Community Resource Coordination
Volunteer Supervision
Student Support
Communication
Time Management
Organization
Safe Patient Handling
Patient Prioritization
Workload Statistics

Benefits

Education Fund
Tuition Support
Professional Development
Mentorship Programs
Leadership Development
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Programs
Pension Plan
Employee Recognition Programs

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Keywords

Recreation Therapy
Therapeutic Recreation
Patient Assessment
Leisure Needs
Individual Programs
Group Programs
Interdisciplinary Care Team
Community Transition
Community Integration
Discharge Planning
Community Resources
Patient Documentation
Workload Statistics
Volunteer Supervision
Student Supervision
Therapeutic Recreation Ontario
Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association
BCLS
Safe Patient Handling
Hospital Care
Patient Safety

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