Requisition # MANAG002542 (Management/Excluded)
Term Full-Time Position – (1.0 FTE)
January 2, 2026 – December 31, 2026
This position has an annual salary pay range of $126,470.00 - $158,087.00
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 Director of Ambulatory Services, the incumbent has the responsibility, authority and accountability for the clinical, financial and personnel management of the medical rehabilitation services at all Yukon Hospital (YHC) facilities.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- Good knowledge of management methods, techniques and skills including ability to develop and manage budgets and human resources;
- Strong knowledge of rehabilitation professional practices and standards;
- Knowledge of the Code of Ethics as outlined by Canadian Occupational/Physiotherapy Association;
- Knowledge of trends and developments in the rehabilitation;
- Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care;
- Ability to work with partners to enhance the continuum of care;
- Ability to be effective in planning, implementing and evaluating change;
- Ability to assess clinical competency and performance;
- Ability to maintain records and prepare comprehensive and concise reports and correspondence;
- Ability to be self-motivated and demonstrate commitment to continued learning;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement rehabilitative programs/services and care plans;
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, organize, schedule and assign work, resolve operating problems;
- Proven ability to build teams and resolve conflict;
- Demonstrated computer skills and full proficiency with MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook);
- Excellent communication, problem solving and decision-making skills;
- Quality improvement and client service oriented; and
- Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
The successful candidate is required to have a Baccalaureate in Occupational or Physiotherapy/Physical Therapy, a minimum of 5 years' experience within a professional scope of practice, preferably within an acute care setting and a minimum of 2 years of management/supervisory experience in an acute care health facility with impatient and outpatient services. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience may be considered. The successful candidate must have current membership, in good standing, with either the Canadian Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists Association and current CPR. Physiotherapists must have current registration with Professional Licensing, Government of Yukon.
The following are considered desirable: A degree in Health Administration Management; an undergraduate degree or specialization in health care field or equivalent experience related to this position; operational knowledge of Hospital Information Systems and experience with MEDITECH.
TO APPLY: Visit our website and apply
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.
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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: January 9, 2026/Open Until Filled