Recreation Therapist – Bachelor’s Degree

Position Details

• Organization / Community Name: Vancouver Coastal Health
• Organization Website: Visit Website
• BCTRA Job Class: Recreation Therapist
• Employment Type: Part-time Permanent
• Job Location: Bella Coola General Hospital
• Hours Per Week: 15
• FTE: 0.40
• Compensation: Hourly – CAD $40.19/Hr. – CAD $50.20/Hr.
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-30

All postings will expire after 30 days or at the application deadline, whichever comes first.

Job Overview

Come work as a Recreation Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Bella Coola General Hospital in Bella Coola, B.C. Within the context of a dynamic patient/client/resident and family-centred care model, and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision and values of the organization, you'll work in a team-based environment and provides therapeutic recreation/leisure interventions to designated patient/clients/residents.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

Within the context of a dynamic patient/client/resident and family-centred care model, and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision and values of the organization, works in a team-based environment and provides therapeutic recreation/leisure interventions to designated patient/clients/residents. Participates 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, maintaining a variety of records, planning and implementing therapeutic recreation care plans, evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention and communicating with the patient/client/resident/family and health care team members. Contributes to the organization and delivery of Recreation Therapy services and participates in designated quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education, as required.

Qualifications / Experience

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential and successful completion of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) exam.
Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure Studies from an accredited university.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency First Aid.
Valid Class IV Driver's License.