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(PERMANENT PART TIME) RECREATION THERAPIST- FORENSIC REHABILITATION UNIT (FRU)
Ontario Shores Centre for MHS —Whitby, ON
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
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Alzheimer Society of Durham Region —Whitby, ON
- $46,000–$50,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
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Autism Therapy Assistant
Grandview Children s Centre —Ajax, ON
- $29.36–$35.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
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Social Worker
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region —Whitby, ON
- $60,000–$68,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
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Active Living Coordinator
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region —Whitby, ON
- $51,000–$55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
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Physiotherapist (PT) – Permanent Full-Time (Northern Ontario)
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(PERMANENT PART TIME) RECREATION THERAPIST- FORENSIC REHABILITATION UNIT (FRU)
Ontario Shores Centre for MHS —Whitby, ON
Applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider) certification. Both forensic and non-forensic clients.
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(PERMANENT PART TIME) RECREATION THERAPIST- FORENSIC REHABILITATION UNIT (FRU)

Ontario Shores Centre for MHS -
Whitby, ON

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Job details

Part-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation
CPR Certification
Computer skills
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is seeking a Recreation Therapist. As a Recreation Therapist, you will
provide specialized care to patients with complex mental illnesses by using a recovery focused model of care, built upon
compassion, inspiration and hope. The Recreation Therapist will assess, develop, implement and evaluate individualized and
group therapeutic recreation programs as well as providing functional and strength based social skill programs, which support
and encourage the treatment, rehabilitation and recovery programming for a Forensic population. The Therapeutic
Recreationist is knowledgeable of the Forensic population and contributes to the patient’s Plan of Care working as an integral
part of the interdisciplinary team.

The position being recruited for is within the Forensics Program, which consists of a Secure Forensic Service, which consists
of 3 units providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who are ordered by the courts or the Ontario
Review Board (ORB) and who require accommodation at a higher security level. The Forensic Rehabilitation Unit also serves
both forensic and non-forensic clients. The General Forensic Service, which consists of 3 units providing assessment, treatment
and rehabilitation services for patients who are ordered by courts or Ontario Review Board (ORB) and who require
accommodation at a lower security level. The Forensic Outpatient Service provides assessment, treatment and rehabilitation
services for patients who are ordered by the courts or the Ontario Review Board (ORB) who reside in the community.
Please Note: Although the posted vacancy is for the Forensic Rehabilitation Unit (FRU) of the Secure Forensic Service, all
Recreation Therapists must have the ability to work in any area of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences as patient
needs dictate. Please also note that FRU contains a PICA where staff will be required to work and cover as well.

Qualifications Required and Preferred

Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation and 2 years related experience is required
Knowledge of current therapeutic recreation practices, theories, methodologies
Current TRO membership required and eligible registration with TRO is preferred
Knowledgeable of recovery and mental illness including treatment practices
Ability to implement appropriate treatment, leisure education and participation programs
Skills in therapeutic recreation assessment and program design
Experience in a mental health setting (preference given to individual with DD knowledge/experience) Excellent

communication and interpersonal skills, computer skills, liaise with community agencies

Ability to maintain regular attendance and perform physical demands of the position.
Applicants are required to have a valid driver’s license and CPR Level HCP (Health Care Provider) certification.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table (https://www.ontarioshores.ca/media/1821) - This is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit.

1 Vacancy Available

Job Posting Closing: June 15, 2026 at midnight. Please note any job applications after the closing date will not be considered.

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