Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)

Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) – Independent Contractor

Lemon & Oak Counselling
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Independent Contractor | Split-Fee Arrangement

Lemon & Oak Counselling is seeking a compassionate, professional, and client-centred Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) to join our growing multidisciplinary wellness practice.

Located on Asimakaniseekan Askiy Urban Reserve in Saskatoon, Lemon & Oak Counselling is a 100% Indigenous-owned practice committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive environment where individuals can support their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

We are looking for an RMT who values collaboration, professionalism, autonomy, and holistic care and who would enjoy working alongside counselling and wellness professionals within a supportive private-practice setting.

Position Structure

This position is offered as a self-employed independent contractor arrangement and is compensated through a split-fee model.

The successful RMT will operate their own independent massage therapy practice within Lemon & Oak Counselling while benefiting from an established professional office environment and administrative support.

The specific fee split will be discussed with the successful applicant and outlined in the Independent Contractor Agreement.

Responsibilities

The Registered Massage Therapist will be responsible for:

• Providing professional, ethical, and client-centred massage therapy services.
• Completing appropriate assessments, treatment planning, documentation, and client records.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical notes in accordance with professional standards.
• Obtaining informed consent and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Protecting client confidentiality and complying with applicable privacy legislation.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and professional treatment environment.
• Working collaboratively and respectfully with administration, counsellors, and other wellness professionals.
• Managing their individual caseload and maintaining professional communication with clients.
• Following Lemon & Oak Counselling's applicable workplace, safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct policies.
• Maintaining professional competence through ongoing education and continuing professional development.

Independent Contractor Responsibilities

As a self-employed independent contractor, the RMT is responsible for maintaining all professional and business requirements associated with their practice, including:

• Maintaining current professional registration and/or membership with an appropriate recognized massage therapy association.
• Ensuring their education and credentials meet the requirements of their professional association and applicable insurance providers.
• Maintaining all required continuing education, competency, and professional development requirements.
• Maintaining professional membership fees and registration fees.
• Carrying their own current professional liability and malpractice insurance at an appropriate level throughout the duration of the contract.
• Maintaining any other insurance required for their independent professional practice.
• Providing documentation of professional registration, membership, education, insurance, and other credentials when requested.
• Maintaining any required criminal record and vulnerable sector checks.
• Practising within their professional scope of practice, ethical standards, and association guidelines.
• Remaining responsible for their own professional decisions, treatments, documentation, and client care.

Self-Employment and Tax Responsibilities

This position is an independent contractor opportunity and not an employee position.

The contractor will be responsible for:

• Reporting their own self-employment income.
• Paying their own federal and provincial income taxes.
• Making their own Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions where applicable.
• Registering for and remitting GST or other applicable taxes if legally required.
• Maintaining appropriate bookkeeping and business records.
• Obtaining independent accounting, tax, legal, or business advice as required.
• Maintaining any business registrations or licences required for their independent practice.

No payroll deductions, employee benefits, vacation pay, pension contributions, or other employee entitlements will be provided unless otherwise required by law.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will:

• Be a graduate of a recognized massage therapy education program.
• Be eligible for or currently hold membership in good standing with a recognized professional massage therapy association.
• Carry current professional liability insurance.
• Be eligible to provide receipts that may be submitted to applicable extended health benefit providers.
• Maintain current First Aid/CPR certification where required by their professional association.
• Demonstrate strong professional ethics, reliability, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain appropriate client documentation and confidentiality.
• Be comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative wellness environment.

Experience working with clients experiencing stress, chronic pain, trauma, anxiety, or other mind-body health concerns is considered an asset.

What Lemon & Oak Counselling Offers

• A welcoming and professionally designed wellness environment.
• Furnished treatment/office space.
• Administrative and reception support.
• Online booking and practice-management support.
• Opportunities for referrals from within the practice.
• A collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Marketing and practice visibility through Lemon & Oak Counselling.
• Flexible scheduling within clinic operating hours.
• Opportunities to build an independent massage therapy caseload within an established practice.
• A supportive environment focused on connection, compassion, professionalism, and community wellness.

Compensation

Split-fee independent contractor arrangement.

Compensation will be based on an agreed percentage of collected massage therapy service fees. The specific percentage, services included within the clinic's portion of the split, payment schedule, cancellation arrangements, and other financial terms will be outlined in the Independent Contractor Agreement.

About Lemon & Oak Counselling

Lemon & Oak Counselling is an Indigenous-owned private practice committed to supporting stronger and healthier individuals, families, and communities.

Our approach recognizes that wellness involves the connection between the mind, body, relationships, culture, environment, and lived experiences. We aim to provide a professional space where clients feel welcomed, respected, seen, and supported.

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter or brief introduction
• Proof of massage therapy education
• Current professional association membership or registration
• Proof of professional liability insurance
• Relevant certifications

We welcome applications from professionals who value compassionate care, cultural humility, ethical practice, collaboration, and community wellness.

Lemon & Oak Counselling is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for clients, contractors, and staff.