Find work in Canada.

504,697 jobs across our Canadian network. How we count

Jobs in Canada

25+ jobs

Email me new jobs Save this search

Added 5 mins ago
HR
Accounts Payable Lead
Hitachi Rail
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the…
Added 5 mins ago
EB
Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Data & Systems
EQ Bank
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.
Added 5 mins ago
WC
(CAN) Stock Unloader Associate
Walmart Canada
Carleton Place, ON
- Full-time
…maintaining a safe and clean workspace. As part of the team, you help support a positive customer experience and contribute to the store’s success. This role is a great fit for individuals…
Added 5 mins ago
T
Learning Module Specialist
TransLink
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver, BC
- $7,556 to $9,062 CAD / month
- Full-time
…vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in…
Added 5 mins ago
T
HR Business Partner
TransLink
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver, BC
- $84,480 to $126,720 CAD / year
- Full-time
…vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in…
Added 5 mins ago
OP
Fire Alarm Project Manager
Onyx-Fire Protection Services Inc.
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
…commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Our teams help protect people and property through fire protection installation, inspection, maintenance, and…
Added 5 mins ago
S
Customer Service Agent -FT Term-Woodstock
Serco
Woodstock, ON
- Full-time
…areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves…
Added 5 mins ago
M
Regional Maintenance Associate - Multi-Residential
Morguard
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…empowered to build their careers, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the future of real…
Added 5 mins ago
MO
Equipment Operator I
Municipality of Clarington
Hampton, ON
- $29.03 to $36.21 CAD / hour
- Internship
The future is bright – and working with the Municipality of Clarington means you can help shape it. How will you make your mark?
Added 5 mins ago
NP
Coordinator, Maintenance & Projects
Niagara Parks Commission
Niagara Falls, ON
- Full-time
As a working Supervisor and under the general supervision of the Director, Capital Works and within established policies, procedures and guidelines the Coordinator, Maintenance and Projects…
Added 5 mins ago
WC
Stock Unloader Associate
Walmart Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
…maintaining a safe and clean workspace. As part of the team, you help support a positive customer experience and contribute to the store’s success. This role is a great fit for individuals…
Added 5 mins ago
FB
Customer Service Representative
Farm Boy Inc.
Ottawa, ON
- $17.95 CAD / hour
- Full-time
You’ll help create the welcoming, fresh shopping experience Farm Boy is known for by delivering outstanding customer service and keeping our department looking its best. With an eye for…
Added 5 mins ago
T
Territory Account Executive- North Edmonton
Toast
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
…business thrive. We need your passion and sales expertise to help us build Toast across…
Added 5 mins ago
A
Senior Project Manager
Affinity
Halifax, NS · Greater Halifax Metropolitan Area
- Contract
…and track project tasks within the approved work plan, and help resolve team challenges to ensure successful…
Added 6 mins ago
Store Associate
Sherwin-Williams
Sidney, BC
Added 6 mins ago
Store Associate
Sherwin-Williams
Orleans, ON
Added 6 mins ago
Superintendent
Aecon
Toronto, ON
The ONxpress Civils Contractor General Partnership, a partnership between FCC Canada Limited and Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc., is a multidisciplinary Civils Joint Venture (CJV) team…
Added 21 mins ago
Territory Account Executive- North Edmonton
Toast
AB
…business thrive. We need your passion and sales expertise to help us build Toast across…
Added 21 mins ago
FB
Cashier
Farm Boy Inc.
Toronto, ON
- From $18 CAD / hour
- Part-time
…smooth and memorable. Here are some of the other ways you’ll help us stand…
Added 21 mins ago
A
General Mechanic (Full-Time)
AccorHotel
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
…Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of General Mechanic…
Added 21 mins ago
SD
Front Store Supervisor, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- Part-time
Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.
Added 21 mins ago
SD
Post Office Clerk, Hourly Part Time Day
Shoppers Drug Mart
Orleans, ON
- Part-time
Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.
Added 21 mins ago
SD
Merchandiser, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts Greenlight Requisition
Shoppers Drug Mart
Fredericton, NB
- Part-time
Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.
Added 21 mins ago
SD
Beauty Specialist, Hourly Part Time Evening
Shoppers Drug Mart
Paradise, NL
- Part-time
Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.
Added 21 mins ago
SD
Beauty Specialist, Hourly Part Time Flexible Shifts
Shoppers Drug Mart
Regina, SK
- Part-time
Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

South Calgary Primary Care Network

Exercise Specialist - Contract

Calgary, AB, Canada

Contract

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Status: This is a full-time, 12-month contract with the possibility of extension

Schedule: Monday - Friday, some evening hours required

Location: Primary Care Network Wellness Centre at #4000, 1800 194 Avenue SE; Calgary, AB

Hybrid eligible: Yes

Reports to: Program Manager

Position Summary

The Exercise Specialist is a key member of the Movement and Exercise Services team, delivering evidence-based exercise education, assessment and consultation services in collaboration with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers. The role supports patients in adopting and maintaining physically active lifestyles through group education workshops and individualized exercise consultation appointments. Services focus on health promotion, disease prevention and management, physical activity change, and functional health improvement.

What Does the Role Do?

Patient Assessment and Consultation

Conducts exercise, physical activity, and functional assessments to evaluate health status, abilities, exercise needs, and readiness for change for patients.
Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized, evidence-based exercise and rehabilitation plans that align with patients' health conditions, functional abilities, goals, and readiness for change.
Monitors patient progress and outcomes and supports patients in safely progressing, adapting, and independently managing their exercise plans to achieve sustainable health and activity goals.
Complete and document assessment and follow up appointments in an electronic medical record (EMR).
Collaborate with team members, referring primary care providers, program manager, and other allied health professionals, as required, to support a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
Identify and initiate cross-referral opportunities to programs within and outside of the SCPCN to meet patient needs.
Communicate pertinent patient information to the patient’s member physician/NP and/or team members in a timely manner to support seamless patient-centred care.
Support program triage, as required.

Patient Education and Health Coaching

Promotes self-management of health conditions through education, motivational interviewing, health coaching, skill development, and resource navigation.
Educates patients on physical activity guidelines and the role of exercise in the prevention and management of chronic health conditions, and provides exercise-based rehabilitation interventions to support recovery, function, and return to activity.
Supports patients in achieving physical activity and health goals by building exercise knowledge, confidence, and self-management skills.
Empowers patients to participate in safe, sustainable, and independent exercise through individualized education, goal setting, and behaviour change strategies.
Assists patients in identifying and overcoming barriers to physical activity and adopting sustainable exercise habits that improve long-term health outcomes and quality of life.

Group Facilitation

Facilitate and co-facilitate in-person and virtual group workshops for exercise education, group-based physical activity programs, such as GLA:D Canada, and other educational offerings that support chronic disease prevention, chronic disease management, and health behaviour change for patients of all learning styles, health literacy and skill levels.
Modifies educational content, activities, and exercises as appropriate to accommodate individual patient needs, abilities, and health conditions.
Manage conflicts or disagreements that may arise during the group workshops, as required.
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members and complete community needs assessments to develop, facilitate, and evaluate group workshops.
Provide educational sessions to primary care providers, community members, and other health team members, as required.

General Duties

Collaborate with the Program Manager and team to identify and develop unique and innovative approaches to address diverse patient needs and maximize patient care outcomes.
Identify and pursue opportunities for continuing education to maintain and develop skills.
Support the orientation of new members and practicum students under the direction of the Program Manager and act as a resource for other staff.
Actively participate in meetings, ongoing program development, statistics, evaluation, and quality improvement opportunities.
Assist with implementation of new protocols.
Maintains and identifies when new or additional exercise equipment is needed.
Perform additional duties as required.

Who Should Apply?

B.Sc. in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or equivalent exercise science degree is required.
Current Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) or the American College of Sports Medicine’s Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologists (ACSM) preferred.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support/Health Care Provider (BCLS/HCP) Level C certification required.
Minimum two (2) years' experience is required, experience in a primary care or ambulatory care setting is an asset.
Standard First Aid certification is an asset.
Current professional liability insurance.
GLA:D Canada certification preferred.

What Will Help You Succeed?

Experience developing, implementing, monitoring and revising exercise-based treatment plans for patients with a broad range of chronic health and musculoskeletal conditions and functional limitations.
Knowledge regarding chronic disease processes, biomechanics, exercise prescription and progression.
Experience or training in Health Change Methodology, motivational interviewing (MI), Health at Every Size (HAES), weight stigma, and trauma-informed-care knowledge and skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, team building and interpersonal skills with a patient focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services.
Well-developed presentation and group facilitation skills.
Self-motivated and self-directed with a demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires flexibility and balancing of competing priorities.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to exercise independent clinical judgement, critical thinking and solution focused resourcefulness.
Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, time management, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
Positive, professional attitude with demonstrated ability to develop productive working relationships and partnerships within an interprofessional team, demonstrated reliability and dependability, and ability to adapt and be flexible in an ever-evolving team environment with occasional conflicting stakeholder interests.
Ability to work in a confidential capacity with a high level of professionalism and emotional intelligence (EI).
Proficient with computers and technology, including but not limited to Netcare, EMR (Telus CHR) and Zoom.
Familiar with SharePoint, Microsoft Suite, resource and reference search databases.

Working Conditions

Multidisciplinary clinic setting with designated exercise space and collaborative workspace / charting room.
Multiple hours standing while working with patients or teaching exercise classes, as required.
Lifting, moving and transporting equipment, as required.
Some remote work may be required.
Ability to travel between clinics with valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle is required.
Some evening hours required.
Two supervisory references required.
Criminal and vulnerable sector background check required.

Why Work At SCPCN?

It takes an outstanding team to deliver exceptional care.

Hello, we’re the South Calgary Primary Care Network. We are change makers, innovators and community builders. We are a uniquely Alberta approach to primary care delivery. We are a group of interprofessional teams and need you to be part of the movement to bring innovative primary health care programs and services to the residents of south Calgary.

Established in February 2006, the South Calgary Primary Care Network (SCPCN) includes the areas south of Anderson Road to the southern, western, and eastern city limits.

Employees of the SCPCN enjoy a comprehensive total compensation package that includes:

Health, vision, and dental benefits
Health spending/wellness account
Flexible work options
Generous vacation, sick and flex days
Professional development account and opportunities
Free parking available at site

The SCPCN culture is defined by 5 core values: Innovation, accountability, integrity, collaboration and wellness. They provide a foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. Our mission is to build healthier communities in south Calgary through the evolution and transformation of primary care in collaboration with our wellness partners.

Are you ready to join us lead optimal personal and community wellness now and into the future?

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, simply apply online with your resume and cover letter.

We thank all candidates for applying, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ exercise needs and functional abilities, develop and monitor individualized evidence-based exercise and rehabilitation plans, and document care in the electronic medical record. Educate and coach patients, facilitate group workshops, and collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to support health, activity, and functional goals.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or an equivalent exercise science field and current BCLS/HCP Level C certification are required, along with at least two years of experience. A clinical exercise physiology certification is preferred; candidates should also bring exercise-planning experience, strong communication and facilitation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Skills

Exercise Assessment
Exercise Prescription
Rehabilitation Planning
Chronic Disease Management
Motivational Interviewing
Health Coaching
Patient Education
Group Facilitation
Behaviour Change
Clinical Judgment
Interprofessional Collaboration
Communication
Time Management
Electronic Medical Records
Presentation Skills
Quality Improvement

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
Health Spending and Wellness Account
Flexible Work Options
Vacation, Sick, and Flex Days
Professional Development Account and Opportunities
Free Parking

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Kinesiology
Exercise Physiology
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
CSEP
ACSM
BCLS/HCP Level C
Standard First Aid
GLA:D Canada
Exercise Assessment
Exercise Prescription
Rehabilitation
Chronic Disease Prevention
Chronic Disease Management
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Functional Assessment
Motivational Interviewing
Health Change Methodology
Health at Every Size
Weight Stigma
Trauma-Informed Care
Electronic Medical Record
Telus CHR
Netcare
Zoom
SharePoint
Microsoft Suite
Primary Care
Patient Education
Quality Improvement
Community Needs Assessment

Report this job