Supervisor, Recreation Therapy

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Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking an experienced and passionate Supervisor, Recreation Therapy to lead therapeutic recreation services within Yellowknife Long Term Care (LTC) and Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH). This position plays a key leadership role in enhancing the quality of life, health, and well-being of residents and patients through innovative recreation therapy programs, clinical leadership, and volunteer program development

Key Responsibilities

•     Supervise day-to-day operations and clinical practices of Recreation Therapy staff.
•     Lead recruitment, orientation, performance management, and staff development.
•     Monitor service quality and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
•     Develop and maintain recreation therapy standards, guidelines, and best practices.
•     Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive volunteer program for Long Term Care.
•     Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient-centered care.
•     Provide direct recreation therapy services during staffing shortages or leaves.
•     Support culturally safe care and explore opportunities to integrate Indigenous wellness initiatives into programming.

Key Qualifications

•     A bachelors degree in Recreation Therapy; And
•     Five (5) years of clinical experience.
•     Previous Supervisory experience would be an asset.

Additional requirements

•     Certification and membership (within 12 months of hire) with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC) as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
•    Must be a Professional member of the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)

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Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations

Eligible for current registration/certification with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is mandatory for this position.

Required to hold certification and membership (within 12 months of hire) with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC) as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28311

Closing Date: September 27, 2026 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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