Job Description

Position # 192654

Expected Start Date: July 27, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Child Life

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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

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 and Family studies is acceptable
• Bachelor's degree with a focus on pediatric development is acceptable
• Obtain child life certification w/in 1yr of employment as a Child Life Therapist
• Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child & Youth is acceptable
• Bachelor's degree with a focus on Child Psychology is acceptable

Competencies

• Basic - Verbal communication skills
• Basic - Written Communication Skills
• Basic - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the role of community supports for the child/adolescent and family
• Knowledge of the ACLP Child Life Competencies
• Ability to use professional judgement to plan appropriate interventions
• Ability to operate related equipment & carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• 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 provide psychosocial preparation for procedures&medical interventions
• Ability to assess patients & families applying theories of human growth & dvlmpt
• Ability to communicate child life practice &psychosocial issues of infants
• Knowledge of ethical principles of pediatric healthcare & child life profession
• Ability to work as a member of a team

Other Information

• Registered/eligible registration w/Association Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
• Registered/eligible for registration as Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Previous experience as a Child Life Therapist would be considered an asset

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.