Recreation Therapy Assistant

at  Government of Yukon

Job Summary and Requirements
This posting
This posting will be for three (3) term positions, one ending January 15, 2026, one ending July 5, 2025 and one ending May 31, 2025. All positions are full-time (75 hours biweekly). This will also be used for future anticipatory permanent fulltime, part-time permanent, and term vacancies within Continuing Care.
The job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Who we are
The Government of Yukon’s Continuing Care division is known for its exceptional standards, providing clients with the highest level of care and a healthy workplace for staff. The services offered are among the best in Canada, and Yukon’s long-term care homes ranked second in a recent report issued by the National Institute of Aging. Continuing Care’s mission is to provide comprehensive care and services, including long term care, home care, and regional therapy services, to the people of the Yukon.
Our facilities include: Whistle Bend Copper Ridge Thompson Centre
This opportunity
Reporting to the Supervisor of Therapeutic Services, this position assists in providing goal-oriented programs and services that are tailored to meet the leisure-related needs of residents/clients to achieve the desired quality of life outcomes, as directed by the Recreation Therapist.
For more information on this position, please contact Sidney Jones, A/Therapeutic Services Supervisor at sidney.jones@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, Human Resources Consultant at leah.berman@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Everyday, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As a part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Please refer the Job description for details