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Vancouver Coastal Health

Recreation Therapist

PO Box 949, 5542 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0, Canada

$40.19 to $50.2 CAD / hour · Temporary

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Pay: $40.19 to $50.2 CAD / hour
Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Nov 12, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 12, 2026

Original job description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19/Hr. - CAD $50.20/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Sunshine Coast Adult Mental Health and Substance Use Services Intake in Sechelt, BC! Apply now to join the team!

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, works in a team based environment and ensures the provision of Recreation Therapy services in designated programs focused on designated clients, and coordinates and participates in quality improvement and risk management initiatives, meetings, research and education. Provides Recreation Therapy assessments/interventions as required and provides work direction to designated students, staff and volunteers.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

ABOUT SECHELT, BC

The District Municipality of Sechelt is located on the lower Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential and successful completion of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) exam.
Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies from an accredited university.
Two (2) years' recent, related experience working with the designated population group in the applicable program area/setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based Recreation Therapy practice related to applicable program health issues and treatment.
Comprehensive knowledge of theories and concepts of therapeutic recreation, leisure, social psychology and current trends and practice in designated areas.
Comprehensive knowledge of recreation therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
Comprehensive knowledge of organizing therapeutic recreation services including the development of a written plan or operation.
Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader, and facilitator.
Demonstrated ability to teach clients and co-workers both one-on-one and in groups.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, other health care staff, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups.
Demonstrated ability to integrate Recreation Therapy concepts and theories in a variety of settings.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to the treatment of clients with a rehabilitation/degenerative disease or disability and/or mental health issue.
Documented involvement as a research investigator and/or published researcher.
Basic computer literacy.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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Responsibilities

The Recreation Therapist provides assessments and interventions within a patient-centred care model for mental health and substance use services. They also coordinate quality improvement initiatives and provide work direction to students, staff, and volunteers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential. Two years of recent, related experience working with the designated population is required.

Skills

Recreation therapy
Therapeutic recreation
Assessment
Intervention
Mental health support
Substance use services
Trauma informed practice
Harm reduction
Strengths-based care
Indigenous cultural safety
Team collaboration
Client-centred care
Risk management
Quality improvement
Facilitation
Computer literacy

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Municipal pension plan
Employer-paid training
Leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports
Counselling services
Recognition programs

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Keywords

Recreation Therapist
CTRS
NCTRC
Therapeutic Recreation
Mental Health
Substance Use
Patient-centred care
Trauma Informed Practice
Harm Reduction
Indigenous Cultural Safety
Quality Improvement
Risk Management
Clinical Assessment
Rehabilitation
Case Management
Vancouver Coastal Health
BCGEU
Health Science Professionals

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