As of November 9, 2026, Jobsy lists 9 child life specialist jobs in Canada. The median advertised pay is $45.20 an hour (from 7 postings). The most active employers are London Health Sciences Centre, Fraser Health Authority and Health PEI. Skills often requested: communication skills, teaching, acute care and collaboration.
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Candidates need a bachelor's degree in child development or a related field with required child life coursework, and must meet the eligibility requirements for the Child Life Certification Examination. They also need working knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety, settler colonialism and the foundational documents named in the posting.
laptops, tablets, handheld devices, gaming systems
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in a related field, current Association of Child Life Professionals certification, and at least one year of recent health care experience with children and families. They must show commitment to family-centred care and patient and staff safety.
Social sciences, Teaching, Provide documentation, Research, Acute care
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in child development, child psychology, child and family studies, social work, health sciences or a related field, plus current Child Life Certification. At least one year of recent health care experience with children and families is required, with two years preferred.
Provide documentation, Teaching, Research, Acute care
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in child life, child psychology, child development, family social sciences or education, plus current Association of Child Life Professionals certification. They also need at least one year of recent work with children, youth and families in a health care setting.
Health PEI: The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.
Candidates need a Child Life certification and an MSc in Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care, plus Child Life Certified Commission registration. Strong experience working with children and families, good communication skills, and a satisfactory criminal record check are required.
Humber River Health: North America's first fully digital hospital, serving the northwestern GTA.
1+ YOECandidates need a degree in early childhood education or child studies, at least one year of hospital experience with children and families, and membership in the Association of Child Life Professionals. Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills are essential.
Robotics, Electronic health records, Communication skills, Collaboration, Process improvement, Paediatrics
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in a related field such as child and youth care, child development, psychology or special education, plus about one year of recent related experience. Child Life Certification or membership with the Child Life Council or Canadian Association of Child Life Leaders is expected.
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in a related field such as Child and Youth Care, Child Development, Psychology, Special Education or Family Studies, plus one year of recent related experience. Eligibility for Child Life Council or Canadian Association of Child Life Leaders membership and completion of Child Life Certification are also required.
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in child development or a related area, plus current Child Life Certification and about one year of recent related experience. They also need strong communication skills and the ability to work with families and healthcare teams.
Care planning, Coaching, Communication skills, Collaboration, Documentation
How much does a child life specialist make in Canada?
The median advertised pay is $45.20 an hour, across 7 postings that list pay. The lowest quarter pays under $45.20 and the top quarter over $55.43.
Who is hiring child life specialists?
London Health Sciences Centre (3), Fraser Health Authority (2), Health PEI (1), Humber River Health (1) and Interior Health Authority (1).
What skills do child life specialist jobs ask for?
Postings most often mention communication skills, teaching, acute care, collaboration, work independently, provide documentation, research and vulnerable sector check.