Kinesiologist

About The Ottawa Hospital The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve. Rotation/Shifts Days, 8 hour shifts. For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change. Basic Requirements Bachelor degree in Kinesiology from a recognized university; Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiology of Ontario; One year of related experience; Experience developing and coordinating individualized programs focused on injury prevention, functional recovery and return to work; Experience writing reports; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Excellent time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines and constantly shifting priorities; Sound judgement and problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience in adult population rehabilitation Experience working in interdisciplinary teams Experience working with WSIB/third party patients Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced). The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English-speaking clients. Click here for additional information on The Ottawa Hospital's language proficiency levels. What You Can Expect From Us The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones. We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives. Interested? Apply today! If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [email protected].

The Kinesiologist is responsible for developing and coordinating individualized programs focused on injury prevention, functional recovery, and return-to-work strategies. The role involves writing reports and collaborating within interdisciplinary teams to provide high-quality patient care.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and be registered with the College of Kinesiology of Ontario. At least one year of related experience is required, with a preference for those experienced in adult rehabilitation and bilingualism in English and French.

• Comprehensive benefits package • Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan • Insurance protection • Employee discounts • Health and Wellness resources • Professional development opportunities

• Time managementPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Injury Prevention
• Functional Recovery
• Return To Work Coordination
• Report Writing
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Adult Population Rehabilitation
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• WSIB Case Management
• English Proficiency
• French Proficiency

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Sports & Recreation

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level