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Child Life Therapist Degree
@ HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a part-time Child Life Therapist at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon to reduce the impact of stressful or traumatic events on infants, children, youth and families. The work involves psychosocial preparation for procedures and sits within multidisciplinary pediatric teams. The role is 0.8 FTE on a day shift schedule of 22 eight-hour shifts per six weeks, with pay of $34.181 to $41.805 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Assess children and families and plan developmentally appropriate interventions
- Prepare clients and families for diagnostic and treatment procedures
- Advocate for psychosocial needs on pediatric teams and committees
- Deliver child life programming in a hospital setting
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree from an ACLP-endorsed program or related child development degree
- Registered or eligible for CCLS and ACLP registration
- Child life certification within one year of employment
- Knowledge of ACLP Child Life Competencies and Code of Professional Practice
- Previous child life experience an asset
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 29.3 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CCLS, ACLP registration |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Child life, Child and youth studies, Child and family studies, Child psychology, Pediatric development |
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Position #: 9014613
Expected Start Date: November 23, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Child Life
Type: Part-time regular
FTE: 0.8
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 22 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Child Life Therapist - Degree $34.181 to $41.805
Travel Required: No
Job Description: The Child Life Therapist strives to reduce the impact of stressful or traumatic life events and situations which affect the development, health and well-being of infants, children, youth and families. Reporting to the Manager of Child Life Services, the Child Life Therapist assesses, develops and implements evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate programming and interventions to prepare clients and families for any diagnostic/treatment procedures. As a member of multidisciplinary pediatric teams, the incumbent shall advocate for/represent Child Life on committees, rounds, conferences, hospital and community initiatives where there is concern for the psychosocial, emotional and developmental needs of children, youth and families. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Bachelor's degree from an ACLP endorsed program
Other Education and Training
- Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child & Youth is acceptable
- Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child and Family studies is acceptable
- Obtain child life certification w/in 1yr of employment as a Child Life Therapist
- Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child Psychology is acceptable
- Bachelor's degree with a focus on pediatric development is acceptable
Competencies
- Basic - Written Communication Skills
- Basic - Verbal communication skills
- Basic - Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of the ACLP Child Life Competencies
- Ability to assess patients & families applying theories of human growth & dvlmpt
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate child life practice &psychosocial issues of infants
- Ability to operate related equipment & carry out the duties of the position
- Knowledge of the role of community supports for the child/adolescent and family
- Knowledge of ethical principles of pediatric healthcare & child life profession
- Ability to provide psychosocial preparation for procedures&medical interventions
- Ability to use professional judgement to plan appropriate interventions
- Ability to communicate child life practice &psychosocial issues of C&Y &families
- Knowledge and understanding of Client and Family Centred Care practices
- Knowledge of the ACLP Code of Professional Practice
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
- For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
- Registered/eligible for registration as Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
- Previous experience as a Child Life Therapist would be considered an asset
- Registered/eligible registration w/Association Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.Journal
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