Rehabilitation Assistant - Medical Rehabilitation Services - Whitehorse General Hospital

Requisition # REHAB002810 (PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Casual on Call – No Guaranteed Hours

This position is at the L06 level with an hourly pay range of $35.94 to $45.47

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (68 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Manager of Medical Rehabilitation Services and working with staff of the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) and the general public, the Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) assists Physiotherapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Speech Language Therapists (SLP) in the rehabilitation of hospital patients. This position performs assigned tasks and treatments for hospital patients under the clinical direction of an OT, PT, or SLP.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Knowledge of general medical terminology and conditions;
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology;
• Some knowledge of office procedures;
• Excellent judgment, problem solving and organizational skills;
• Time management skills;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated computer skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with individual clients and groups;
• Ability to lead individual and group rehab programs under the direction of a rehab professional;
• Ability to display tact, patience and understanding to patients/clients;
• Ability to work with and motivate people from various ages, backgrounds and cultures;
• Ability to schedule clients and keep accurate statistics;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Cross cultural awareness;
• Demonstrated computer skills.

The successful candidate is required to have a Therapy Assistant (OTA or PTA) diploma from an accredited Canadian program or a Kinesiology Degree with at least one year of experience working as a Rehabilitation Assistant. Recent experience providing treatment under the direction of a physiotherapist/occupational therapist in a hospital setting, experience ordering rehab equipment & supplies and experience with mechanical checks and minor repairs of wheelchairs are desired.

TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply by 4:00pm June 12, 2026

For more information, contact recruitment at 867-393-8675/9000 ext. 8347/8700 ext. 8147

Visit whitehorse.ca and yukon.ca for more information on Whitehorse and living in the Yukon!

Indigenous Workforce Initiative -We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential.

You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting [email protected] or calling View phone number on yuwin.ca.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

Posting Date: May 29, 2026