Website Vancouver Coastal Health

Position Details

  • Organization / Community Name: Vancouver Coastal Health
  • Organization Website: Visit Website
  • BCTRA Job Class: Recreation Therapy Assistant
  • Employment Type: Part-time Permanent
  • Job Location: Oak Care Centre, Vancouver
  • Hours Per Week: 22.50
  • FTE: 0.6
  • Compensation: Range – CAD $31.17/Hr. – CAD $32.85/Hr.
  • Application Deadline: 2026-10-31

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

Job Overview

Come work as a Recreation Therapy Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Transitional Housing team at Oak Care Centre. Within the context of a client and family-centered care model, and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, this position functions under the operational supervision of the Program Manager or Team Leader and the practice supervision and work direction of the Recreation Therapist, to carry out recreation therapy services.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

Duties include carrying out individual or group based programs based on client need both onsite and in the community. This includes program planning, demonstrating recreation activities, and carrying out modifications and adaptations to recreation programs to maximize client independence and participation. Reports relevant observations of client progress and participation to the Recreation Therapist and interdisciplinary team as appropriate. Provides functional direction to program volunteers. May operate a van or bus with a passenger seating to transport clients within the community as required by the site/ program.

Qualifications / Experience

Completion of a recognized Therapeutic Recreation Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted) may be required.

To apply for this job please visit careers-vch.icims.com.