Art Therapist
- Classification: Child Life Specialist
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Child Life Services
- Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 17-JUL-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 27-JUL-2025
- Hours per Shift: 6.5
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 6
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $37.35
- Maximum Salary: $49.73
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of bachelor's degree in Child Life, Education, Psychology or other related field.
Additional Required Qualifications:Master’s degree in art therapy, or a graduate level degree in Art Therapy from a program approved by the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA). Minimum of two years clinical experience working with children and adolescents in an acute care setting. Professional Member (in good standing) of the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA).
Preferred Qualifications:Clinical experience as an Art Therapist with children of various special needs including pain and adjustment; competence preferred in reactions of children and families to hospitalization and illness. Experience facilitating groups. Critical thinking skills and advanced knowledge of art therapy/ medical art are required. The art therapist will function in a family centered care approach and in accordance with the professional standards of practice of the Canadian Art Therapy Association.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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