Posted 12 months ago
Child Life Specialist
@ Interior Health Authority
Kamloops, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a full-time Child Life Specialist for the Pediatrics team at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C. The role supports children and families through hospitalization with planned educational and recreational activities, procedure preparation and coping support. The posting states Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, a permanent position, and generous relocation assistance.
Responsibilities:
- Plan educational and recreational activities for hospitalized children and adolescents
- Prepare children and families for medical procedures
- Coach coping strategies and facilitate therapeutic and medical play
- Conduct child life assessments and psychosocial care plans
- Document care and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in child development or related area with child life coursework
- Current Child Life Certification
- About one year of recent related experience
- Eligibility for ACLP or Child Life Council membership
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-11-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Child Life Certification |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Child development |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Wellness, Paid training |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
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With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,364 |
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A permanent full-time opportunity exists for a Child Life Specialist to join the welcoming Pediatrics team at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Child Life Specialist who is passionate about supporting the emotional, social and developmental needs of children and families during hospitalization. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in child development and family systems, with the expertise to conduct thorough child life assessments and develop individualized psychosocial care plans. The successful candidate is adept at preparing children and families for medical procedures, coaching effective coping strategies, and facilitating therapeutic and medical play to promote resilience and growth.
This individual demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills with families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, maintains meticulous documentation, and upholds professional standards. Above all, the ideal candidate is proactive, empathetic, culturally sensitive, and committed to empowering children, families and support systems to adapt and thrive in challenging healthcare environments.
What we offer:
• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle
Relocation Assistance:
Generous relocation assistance is available for this position. Please inquire with your application.
With excellent healthcare benefits, competitive compensation, employee wellness program and commitment to a people-centred culture, work-life balance and diversity, equity and inclusion are important to us as it is to you.
What will you work on?
The Child Life Specialist conducts planned educational and recreational activities designed to further the intellectual, physical, emotional and social development of children and adolescents in the hospital. The Child Life Specialist provides children, families and their support systems opportunities to cope, gain a sense of mastery, and engage in self-expression. Child life intervention minimizes both the immediate and long-term effects of stress, anxiety, and psychosocial trauma, ultimately empowering children, families, and their support system to reach their full potential.
Scheduling Information:
Shift types are days and scheduled shifts are Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 hours.
How will you create an impact?
Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.
Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you
We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.
At Interior Health, we’re all about giving people room to grow; room to impact; room to make a significant, personal contribution; and room to make a difference in the lives of others.
Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in an area related to Child Development with required coursework for child life certification
• One (1) year recent related experience
• Current Child Life Certification | Steps to become certified
• Eligible for membership with the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
• Eligible for membership with Child Life Council or the Canadian Association of Child Life Leaders
As part of your application, please ensure to:
• Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
• Upload a copy of your Bachelor’s Degree
• Upload copy of your current “Child Life Certification” Steps to become certified
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