Top Benefits
About the role
This posting
This posting will be used to fill one permanent, full-time (75 hours bi-weekly) vacancy. This posting will also be used to establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill anticipatory perm, term, AOC and casual positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
About us
The Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.
Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions” Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”
The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.
Your role
The Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in meeting the needs of clients. Under the direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech-Language Pathologist, the Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for providing rehabilitation programs and/or activities to enhance, maintain, improve, or restore the ability to participate in meaningful activities of daily living. This position may also provide training to staff working throughout the Continuing Care division.
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For more information on the position or Home Care please contact Ailie McKenna, Interdisciplinary Supervisor, Home Care at 867-336-1197 or ailie.mckenna@yukon.ca
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For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or leah.berman@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
- Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
Check out:
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Yukon Life
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Working at Yukon government
Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
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A Rehabilitation Assistant diploma, an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) diploma from an accredited Canadian program
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Recent and relevant demonstrated experience providing direct patient care duties
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Experience providing treatment under the direction of a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/ Speech- Language Pathologist in a community environment and/or a long-term care setting would be considered an asset
Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
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Ability to implement individual and group programs under the direction of a rehabilitation professional
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Ability to deal effectively with clients with challenging or conflicting situations
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Ability to work independently and within a team setting
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation’s culture
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Ability to monitor and maintain equipment
-
Ability to use good judgment in assessing challenging situations
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Ability to anticipate client’s unique needs
-
Ability to be consistent and display a positive/helpful attitude
-
Ability to work well under the clinical direction provided by rehabilitation professionals and complete associated assigned tasks
-
Knowledge of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech- language pathology practice
-
Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team managing competing demands from multiple assigning rehabilitation professionals
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
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Valid Class 5 driver’s license
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WHMIS 2015
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RCMP security clearance with Vulnerable Sector
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CPR level C with AED (completed within past 30 months)
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TB screening
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
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Lifting up to 50 lbs
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Client transfers
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Exposure to animals in the home, second hand smoke, latex products, infectious agents and plants and flowers
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Travel within territory
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.caor phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
09 October 2025
Close Date
28 October 2025
About Yukon Government
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.
Top Benefits
About the role
This posting
This posting will be used to fill one permanent, full-time (75 hours bi-weekly) vacancy. This posting will also be used to establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill anticipatory perm, term, AOC and casual positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
About us
The Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.
Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions” Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect”
The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe.
Your role
The Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in meeting the needs of clients. Under the direction of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech-Language Pathologist, the Rehabilitation Assistant is responsible for providing rehabilitation programs and/or activities to enhance, maintain, improve, or restore the ability to participate in meaningful activities of daily living. This position may also provide training to staff working throughout the Continuing Care division.
-
For more information on the position or Home Care please contact Ailie McKenna, Interdisciplinary Supervisor, Home Care at 867-336-1197 or ailie.mckenna@yukon.ca
-
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or leah.berman@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
- Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
Check out:
-
Yukon Life
-
Working at Yukon government
Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
-
A Rehabilitation Assistant diploma, an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) diploma from an accredited Canadian program
-
Recent and relevant demonstrated experience providing direct patient care duties
-
Experience providing treatment under the direction of a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist/ Speech- Language Pathologist in a community environment and/or a long-term care setting would be considered an asset
Candidates who have a combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
-
Ability to implement individual and group programs under the direction of a rehabilitation professional
-
Ability to deal effectively with clients with challenging or conflicting situations
-
Ability to work independently and within a team setting
-
Strong organizational and time management skills
-
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation’s culture
-
Ability to monitor and maintain equipment
-
Ability to use good judgment in assessing challenging situations
-
Ability to anticipate client’s unique needs
-
Ability to be consistent and display a positive/helpful attitude
-
Ability to work well under the clinical direction provided by rehabilitation professionals and complete associated assigned tasks
-
Knowledge of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech- language pathology practice
-
Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team managing competing demands from multiple assigning rehabilitation professionals
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
-
Valid Class 5 driver’s license
-
WHMIS 2015
-
RCMP security clearance with Vulnerable Sector
-
CPR level C with AED (completed within past 30 months)
-
TB screening
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
-
Lifting up to 50 lbs
-
Client transfers
-
Exposure to animals in the home, second hand smoke, latex products, infectious agents and plants and flowers
-
Travel within territory
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.caor phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
09 October 2025
Close Date
28 October 2025
About Yukon Government
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.