As of November 9, 2026, Jobsy lists 9 recreational therapist jobs in Canada. The median advertised pay is $42.88 an hour (from 6 postings). The most active employers are Fraser Health Authority, Humber River Health and Covenant Health. Skills often requested: collaboration, communication skills, care planning and recreation activities.
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Your Experience and Expertise:; To be successful in this role, you will have a University degree with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation; You must be a professional member of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)
Recreation activities, Community education, Document evidence, Communication skills, Problem solving, Time management
1+ YOECandidates need a college certificate in recreation therapy or a related field, registration with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario, and a current Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate. One to three years of recent related experience is also required, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.
Quinte Health: Quinte Health provides a wide range of high quality health care services to 160,000 people living in the 7000 square kilometre region of Prince…
Candidates need a degree in therapeutic recreation, or a related degree or diploma with a therapeutic recreation diploma. They also need geriatric recreation experience, good communication with older adults, teamwork, and a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
Humber River Health: North America's first fully digital hospital, serving the northwestern GTA.
1+ YOEHumber River Health needs a Therapeutic Recreation degree or equivalent and CTRS certification from the NCTRC. Preferred experience is 1-2 years with inpatients, and an ALC patient population and Toronto-area community services knowledge are assets.
Humber River Health: North America's first fully digital hospital, serving the northwestern GTA.
1+ YOEHumber River Health needs a Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related degree, plus CTRS certification from the NCTRC. One to two years of inpatient experience is preferred, and experience with an ALC population is an asset.
Robotics, Electronic health records, Communication skills, Collaboration, Process improvement, Reporting
1+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in recreation therapy, leisure studies, recreation administration or a related field, plus ATRA registration. One year of recreational therapy experience in continuing care within the last two years is required.
2+ YOECandidates need a Baccalaureate in Therapeutic Recreation, two years of recent related experience with the designated population, eligibility for BC Therapeutic Recreation Association membership, a valid BC driver's licence, and current CPR certification. Strong knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety, anti-racism, and BC and national reconciliation commitments is required.
Mental health, Workflow, Recreation activities, Communication skills, Leadership, Coaching
2+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation and two years of recent experience with older adults in a community setting. They must be eligible for CARTA or BCTRA membership, hold a valid BC driver's licence, and have a personal vehicle for work.
2+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation and two years of recent experience with older adults in a community setting. Eligibility for CARTR or BCTRA membership and a valid BC driver's licence with access to a personal vehicle are also required.
Care planning, Recreation activities, Collaboration, Maintenance and repair, Work independently
How much does a recreational therapist make in Canada?
The median advertised pay is $42.88 an hour, across 6 postings that list pay. The lowest quarter pays under $37.42 and the top quarter over $45.20.
Who is hiring recreational therapists?
Fraser Health Authority (2), Humber River Health (2), Covenant Health (1), London Health Sciences Centre (1) and PHSA - Provincial Health Services Authority (1).
What skills do recreational therapist jobs ask for?
Postings most often mention collaboration, communication skills, care planning, recreation activities, leadership, work independently, maintenance and repair and patient assessment.