Recreational Therapist I
About the role
Description: The Recreation Therapist I is responsible for providing therapeutic recreation services in the area of functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation. Responsible for assessing client's recreation and leisure needs, developing treatment plans and providing therapeutic programs/ activities to meet these needs. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Recreational Therapist I
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Recreation Therapy SJAH
- Primary Location: St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 04-SEP-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 14-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.35
- Maximum Salary: $49.73
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Baccalaureate in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field required. Registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate recreational programming. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Class 4 driver’s license, this must be clearly demonstrated this within the resume or cover letter. Please note: Must be able to travel between various sites/locations; and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience operating a Handi Bus or similar accessible transportation vehicle. Experience facilitating recreational programming in Continuing Care or with older adults is preferred. Demonstrated enthusiasm and creativity in developing meaningful, engaging activities that enhance the quality of life for residents. Proficiency in basic computer applications to support effective communication and documentation.
About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.
Recreational Therapist I
About the role
Description: The Recreation Therapist I is responsible for providing therapeutic recreation services in the area of functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation. Responsible for assessing client's recreation and leisure needs, developing treatment plans and providing therapeutic programs/ activities to meet these needs. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Recreational Therapist I
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Recreation Therapy SJAH
- Primary Location: St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 04-SEP-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 14-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.35
- Maximum Salary: $49.73
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Baccalaureate in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field required. Registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate recreational programming. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Class 4 driver’s license, this must be clearly demonstrated this within the resume or cover letter. Please note: Must be able to travel between various sites/locations; and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience operating a Handi Bus or similar accessible transportation vehicle. Experience facilitating recreational programming in Continuing Care or with older adults is preferred. Demonstrated enthusiasm and creativity in developing meaningful, engaging activities that enhance the quality of life for residents. Proficiency in basic computer applications to support effective communication and documentation.
About Covenant Health Canada
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 14,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville.
Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care.
We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.