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Recreation Development Specialist I

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$37.85 - $45.77 / hour
Full-time
Temporary
Experienced
Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: LHC - Goose Bay - Labrador Health Centre
Recreation Development Specialist I
Labrador Grenfell Zone - MH&A Combined Unit
Temporary Full-time
NAPE HS
56595POS

Hours: 75 Hours Biweekly (8 hours; Days)

Salary: CGHSR36 (CAD37.85 - CAD45.77 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0018946

Posted Date: 2025-11-28

Closing Date: 2025-12-05

Qualifications:
Graduation with an approved Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation/or Recreation with major course work in therapeutic
recreation;
Current certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with the national council therapeutic recreation
certification (NCTRC);
Experience working as a recreational specialist in a health care setting is an asset;
Extensive knowledge in assessment, assessment tools, program design/protocol, client care plans, documentation,
therapeutic intervention/facilitation techniques;
Ability to demonstrate a positive, respectful, and sensitive approach to needs of the clients;
Demonstrated competencies in problem solving and program planning;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct

Duties: (Included but not limited to):
Conducts individualized assessments on clients. This involves collecting appropriate information to develop individualized
treatment plans, determining strategies including functional interventions, leisure education and recreation participation
level;
Plans and develops individualized treatment plans and attends multidisciplinary meetings where existing treatment plans are
reviewed, evaluated, and recommendations made;
Designs, develops, and implements group and individual programs using the Leisure Ability Model;
Documents individualized client intervention plan which may involve documenting care such as referrals, screening and
assessment notes, attendance and progress notes, transfers, discharge planning, and a follow up plan;
Responsible for educating clients, families, staff, volunteers, students, and other stakeholders regarding therapeutic
recreation services including the promotion of its services, and networking with various community agencies in providing
community-based opportunities for clients;
Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary mental health team;
Other related duties as required.

Competition Number: VAC0018946
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/
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About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

  • We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
  • Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
  • Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
  • Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
  • Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
  • Financial incentives and relocation support.
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  • Remote work options available.
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With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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