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1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Specialist
Child Life Therapy
Why Join Us?
· Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the
efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
· Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract
top talent.
· Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario
Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having
access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong
pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our
overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As
your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.
Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.
Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.
Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.
Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability
About the role:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)
is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values
and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures
continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.
Reporting to the Manager ‑ Paediatrics, the Child Life Specialist is an unregulated health professional who is
specially trained to help children and their families understand and manage challenging life events and stressful
health care experiences. The Child Life Specialist will support and nurture children and their families through the
emotional and physical aspects of hospitalization. They will work collaboratively with the Paediatric Team to provide
children and their families with the support they need in times of illness, hospitalization, and/or during procedures.
The Child Life Specialist is skilled in providing developmental, educational and therapeutic interventions for children
and their families under stress. This staff member shall provide opportunities for children to play, thrive, and grow in
an abnormal and sometimes difficult environment while recognizing family strengths and individuality and respecting
the unique coping strategies of each child and family. The Child Life Specialist provides patient care or services in a
manner that is consistent with TBRHSC mission, vision, values and reflects the philosophy of Patient and Family
Centred Care.
Qualifications:
* Baccalaureate or Masters degree in child development, recreational development, child psychology, or counseling,
or a university degree with child life specialization
* Experience in working with children
* Knowledge and application of Child Life Competencies as defined by Child Life Council 2010
* Certification as a current member of Child Life Specialist by Child Life Council or for those without certification, able
to demonstrate an education pathway or willingness to move towards certification.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with an inter disciplinary team
* Excellent organization skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Demonstrated computer skills
Salary Range: $37.840 to 43.570
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated
adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will
have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process.
As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy (HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French
Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Oral Proficiency Scale are
required.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on Friday, 16 October, 2026.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: October 9, 2026
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