CA$58,000 – CA$60,000EntryFull Time
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
Union: SEIU West Park
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: West Park
Department: Recreation Therapy Services
Reports to: Program Service Manager
Hours: 26.25 Weekly
Wage Range: $29.68 to $30.24 - Start rate non-negotiable.
Status: Temporary Full-time (November 12, 2027)
Closing Date: May 18, 2026
Position Summary
Take an active role in contributing to the conceptualization, execution, and assessment of a diverse range of recreation programs and services. Collaborate closely with our dedicated team to help design and develop engaging activities that cater to the unique preferences and needs of our clients.
Duties
In partnership with the Recreation Therapist, collaborate in the design of therapeutic recreation programs.
Implement recreation participation programs to meet patient interests.
Contribute to the recreation therapy intervention plan and actively report significant changes observed to Recreation Therapy team and appropriate stakeholders.
Participate as a member of the interprofessional team(s).
Provide supervision to volunteers, high school co-op students, college placement students and others as requested.
Maintain Recreation Therapy records such as GRASP, MDS, recreation statistics, program descriptions and evaluations timely and accurately.
Responsible for ongoing informal evaluation of recreation programs.
Consider program requirements such as facilities, budget, equipment, and supplies; purchase and maintain supplies as necessary
Prepare posters, employee expense forms, equipment set up requests, and Recreation Therapy calendar; book entertainment, complete patient meal forms and Stores order forms as required.
Participate in the orientation/mentorship of new staff and colleagues as required.
Identify continuous learning opportunities that support skill and knowledge development related to the position.
Engage in evidence-informed, person-centered practices as they relate to recreation therapy.
Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
Taking corrective action, where possible
Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre’s standards
Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back
Evidence of good performance history and attendance record
Minimum 1 – 2 years recreation/activation experience with the adult population.
Experience in delivery of recreation programs
Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and within an interprofessional team
Effective collaborative and team oriented skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to be creative and resourceful
Computer skills with Microsoft word and outlook
Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
