CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Respiratory Therapist

2025-111

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

At CGMH, we're not just caring for today, we're building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay. Our future hospital is designed to be a center of excellence for innovation, education, and patient-centered care and will support our growing and dynamic region with leading-edge services and spaces.

CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.

To learn more about our redevelopment and capital campaign, visit:

Our Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.

We are committed to our values:

Being kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction
Supporting each other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients
Leading by example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism
Continuously growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

CGMH is a hospital where we want every individual to feel valued, respected, and included. As we prepare for a new, state-of-the-art facility, we are building not only the hospital of tomorrow, but also a high-performing, inspired team ready to shape the future of care in South Georgian Bay.

Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One:

At CGMH, we're committed to the well-being and success of our team. New hires enjoy an industry-leading compensation package that includes: Select based on employment type

CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.
Includes 8% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discounts
Access to Employee Education Assistance Program
Relocation assistance up to $4,500, including:
$1,500 for eligible moving expenses
$3,000 to support temporary housing for three months

The Opportunity:

The Respiratory Therapist will assess, treat, and care for patients of a broad age range. They assume responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patients records and select, assemble, check and operate equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide Respiratory Therapy coverage to the hospital - including the adult/paediatric and neonatal population.
Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plan.
Teaching and counseling patients/families.
Promoting continuous quality improvement.
Perform timely and accurate documentation.
Perform Electrocardiogram (ECG) tests.
Conduct pulmonary function testing.

Education and Experience:

College Diploma from Respiratory Program
CBRC exam completed
General Certificate of Registration with the CRTO
Must have current NRP, ACLS and BCLS

Competencies:

Basic computer skills, and knowledge of Microsoft applications
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to function as an independent practitioner
Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written in the English language), conflict resolution and decision-making skills
Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
Highly motivated team player with the ability to collaborate across disciplines/departments/programs
Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure
Contribute to a strong teamwork environment
Excellent attendance and punctuality

More Information:

Location: Cardiorespiratory

Employment Type: Temporary Part-time (approximately one year)

Start Date: In line with next Hospital Orientation intake

Hours of Work: Days, evenings and weekends. We are happy to accommodate and schedule around current Travel RT assignments in the area.

Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.

Wage: $49.27 - $58.51 per hour

Shift Premiums:

Evening: additional $2.26/hour
Night: additional $2.98/hour
Weekend: additional $3.14/hour

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.