Recreation Therapist (Bachelor's), Vancouver

The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89/Hr. - CAD $47.31/Hr.

Overview Come work as a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Recreation Therapist to join the team in Vancouver, BC.

As a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Work in a team-based environment and provide therapeutic recreation/leisure interventions to designated patient/clients/residents.

Participate as a member of an integrated collaborative health care team by assessing the patient’s/client’s/resident’s recreation and leisure needs, abilities and interests; maintain a variety of records; plan and implement therapeutic recreation care plans; evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention; and communicate with the patient/client/resident/family and health care team members.

Contribute to the organization and delivery of Recreation Therapy services and participate in designated quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education, as required.

Education&Experience

Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies from an accredited university.

Eligible for certification and CTRS credential with National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency First Aid.

Valid Class IV Driver’s License.

Knowledge&Abilities

Basic knowledge of recreation therapy theory and practice within a rehabilitation and/or patient/client/resident/family centered model of care.

Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.

Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.

Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.

Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.

Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in groups.

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 in a complex health care environment.

Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.

Skills in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate to recreation therapy treatment.

Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize related computer information systems, applications, technology, and equipment.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

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. 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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