Job Description
Your Opportunity:
As a Child Life Specialist, you will plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate developmental and normalization activities including therapeutic play programs in order to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children and adolescents. You will assess, research, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate play and developmental activities/interventions for children and families (both individual and in group settings). You will provide therapeutic play programs designed to reduce stress, help clients cope with hospitalization, promote development and independence. You will help prepare children for diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures through hospital play, demonstrations and discussions and introduce coping strategies and techniques to assist children and families during procedures. You will also provide diversion experiences and facilitate special events.
Description:
As a Child Life Specialist, you will plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate developmental and normalization activities including therapeutic play programs in order to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children and adolescents. You will assess, research, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate play and developmental activities/interventions for children and families (both individual and in group settings). You will provide therapeutic play programs designed to reduce stress, help clients cope with hospitalization, promote development and independence. You will help prepare children for diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures through hospital play, demonstrations and discussions and introduce coping strategies and techniques to assist children and families during procedures. You will also provide diversion experiences and facilitate special events.
Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: N
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: 0.60
Posting End Date: 0+-JUN-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 1+-JUN-2026
Temporary End Date: 04-MAR-2027
Hours per Shift: +.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 10
Shifts per cycle: 24
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $37.35
Maximum Salary: $4+.73
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of bachelor's degree in Child Life, Education, Psychology or other related field.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Certified Child Life Specialist - completion of Child Life Professional Certification Exam. Acute Care Pediatric experience. Prior experience working with children and adolescents (0-17 years old).
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
As a Child Life Specialist, you will plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate developmental and normalization activities including therapeutic play programs in order to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children and adolescents. You will assess, research, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate play and developmental activities/interventions for children and families (both individual and in group settings). You will provide therapeutic play programs designed to reduce stress, help clients cope with hospitalization, promote development and independence. You will help prepare children for diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures through hospital play, demonstrations and discussions and introduce coping strategies and techniques to assist children and families during procedures. You will also provide diversion experiences and facilitate special events.
Description:
As a Child Life Specialist, you will plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate developmental and normalization activities including therapeutic play programs in order to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children and adolescents. You will assess, research, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate play and developmental activities/interventions for children and families (both individual and in group settings). You will provide therapeutic play programs designed to reduce stress, help clients cope with hospitalization, promote development and independence. You will help prepare children for diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures through hospital play, demonstrations and discussions and introduce coping strategies and techniques to assist children and families during procedures. You will also provide diversion experiences and facilitate special events.
Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: N
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: 0.60
Posting End Date: 0+-JUN-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 1+-JUN-2026
Temporary End Date: 04-MAR-2027
Hours per Shift: +.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 10
Shifts per cycle: 24
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $37.35
Maximum Salary: $4+.73
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of bachelor's degree in Child Life, Education, Psychology or other related field.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Certified Child Life Specialist - completion of Child Life Professional Certification Exam. Acute Care Pediatric experience. Prior experience working with children and adolescents (0-17 years old).
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Child Life Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Edmonton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.