Share Email Opening Title Therapeutic Recreation Assistant  Category Recreation and Arts   Req Number REC-26-00014   Open Date 7/10/2026   Number of Openings 1   Department Inclusion   Work type Regular Full-time  Salary band Band C ($28.89 - $36.10/hr)  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 07/24/2026  Description Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. Serving more than 9,000 families annually through inpatient and outpatient programs and services, our teams are helping to shape the future of pediatric disability care. As a top 40 Canadian research hospital and academic hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview integrates care, teaching, research and scholarship to advance practice and improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and/or research. Holland Bloorview has achieved 100 per cent in four successive surveys by Accreditation Canada, an unprecedented achievement in safety. We are also proud to be recognized among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Here, you will find an inspiring, inclusive, innovative and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and programs that support ongoing learning, professional growth and well-being, so you can do meaningful work while continuing to grow your career. To learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview, click here. Key Responsibilities Under the supervision of a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, facilitates planning, implementation and evaluation of goal-oriented therapeutic recreation programs for clients Maintains flexible hours consistent with clients leisure needs (Saturdays or Sundays, may be required) Contributes directly to the continuum of rehabilitation therapeutic services in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team Follows the hospital’s philosophy regarding client and family-centred care Provides a safe and age appropriate ‘fun’ atmosphere that fosters the development of leisure Adheres to and ensures the maintenance of the Standards of Practice as outlined by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Identifies personal and professional learning needs and establishes goals Identifies practice issues and participates in their resolution Remains current with professional literature related to Therapeutic Recreation & Best Practice Evidence Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices Qualifications Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation from a program recognized by Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) and satisfies TRO designation eligibility criteria Maintains current certificate in Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Life Saving Course (BCLS) and Standard First Aid R-TRO designation Experience working with children and adolescents with physical disabilities and their families is preferred Experience planning and facilitating group recreational programs is essential Proven ability to relate well to professionals, children, adolescents and family members Ability to manage flexible working hours and fluctuating responsibilities Proven ability to organize time, meet deadlines, and work independently Ability to provide recreation programs that are safe, quality driven and engaging for clients Must be available to work weekends Previous experience working with volunteers and students   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Together We Dare. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3c-FszREUk Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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