Recreational Therapist II

Job summary

Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the assigned recreation therapy area and provide clinical consultation to Recreation Therapist I staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Deliver recreation therapy services in a continuing care setting, including assessment, care planning, documentation, and recreation program development.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Youville Home is a compassionate continuing care community offering a broad spectrum of services to support its residents, including an on-site nurse practitioner, occupational, physio, and recreation therapy, palliative care, and spiritual support. Our facility also features a chapel, open daily for quiet reflection, and hosts regular services. Located just minutes northwest of Edmonton, St. Albert is renowned for its exceptional quality of life, including top-tier safety, education, and access to amenities. Families are drawn to its excellent schools, while outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the city’s scenic natural landscapes, including parks, trails, and the Sturgeon River. St. Albert offers abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, and kayaking. The city’s vibrant community spirit is evident through diverse events, festivals, and year-round recreational activities, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Covenant Health is deeply embedded in Alberta’s integrated health system. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver high-quality, innovative services across 19 sites in 13 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2026, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years. Description: The Recreation Therapist II coordinates the day-to-day operations of their assigned area and provides clinical consultation to the Recreation Therapist I's and/or other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement. Classification: Recreational Therapist II Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH Unit and Program: Recreation YH Primary Location: Youville Home Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $43.14 Maximum Salary: $57.37 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, Recreation Administration or a related field is required. Registration with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is required. Additional Required Qualifications: One (1) year of Recreational Therapist experience within the last 2 years in a Continuing Care setting required. Strong assessment, care planning, and documentation skills. Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new software. Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a Recreational Therapist providing clinical leadership, mentorship, or supervision to Therapy Aides. Experience as a Recreational Therapist using Connect Care and interRAI LTCF, electronic documentation, quality improvement, and recreation program development. Experience as a Recreational Therapist with RAI coding experience and care planning with Connect Care. Demonstrated knowledge of person-centered care, dementia care, and adaptive recreation is an asset.

What you’ll do

Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the assigned recreation therapy area and provide clinical consultation to Recreation Therapist I staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Deliver recreation therapy services in a continuing care setting, including assessment, care planning, documentation, and recreation program development.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, Recreation Administration, or a related field and registration with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association are required. Applicants must have at least one year of recreational therapist experience in a continuing care setting within the last two years, along with strong assessment, care planning, documentation, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical Consultation
• Recreation Therapy
• Assessment
• Care Planning
• Documentation
• Communication
• Organization
• Interpersonal Skills
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Microsoft Office
• Clinical Leadership
• Mentorship
• Supervision
• Quality Improvement
• Recreation Program Development
• Person-Centered Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Management & Leadership

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