Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Therapies - Thomson Centre

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

27 August 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

IS11

Salary

$74,307.00 - $86,038.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference**.**

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 term vacancy, working 75 hours bi-weekly until August 27, 2027. It will 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.

Our philosophy

Continuing Care’s philosophy is: “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.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a dynamic individual to provide clinical care services for residents that live in our Long-Term Care facilities, who have physical, cognitive, social and/or emotional impairments.

The Rehabilitation Assistant functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in meeting the needs of residents. 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 this job, please contact Sidney Jones, A/Supervisor, Therapeutic Services at Sidney.Jones@yukon.ca

• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Pat Labuguen, HR Consultant at 867-332-1467 or Patricia.Labuguen@yukon.ca

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial 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 the Yukon government

Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• A Rehabilitation assistant diploma, an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) diploma, or a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) 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 and/or Speech- Language Pathologists in 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
Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Ability to implement individual and group programs under the direction of a rehabilitation professional.
• Ability to communicate effectively to set and maintain boundaries in challenging or conflicting resident related 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.
• Respects and operates within the scope of their role to complete assigned tasks under the direction of a rehabilitation professional.
• 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:

• TB screening
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check
• WHIMIS 2015
• CPR Level C with AED Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Job Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 lbs

• Client transfers

• Exposure to: latex, second hand smoke, pets, infectious agents

• Supporting clients with high levels of emotional needs and stress

• Sustained kneeling, crouching and standing to deliver programming and adjust/repair therapeutic equipment

• Use of a multitude of hand tools

• Pushing and pulling occupied tilt and manual wheelchairs

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.ClientSupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

30 April 2026

Close Date

13 May 2026

Job Description

Job Description - Rehabilitation Assistant