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MusicTherapist

Location : Vancouver Hospice

Reporting to : Manager,Counselling & Bereavement Services

Job status : Permanent Part-Time 0.8 FTE (60 hoursbi-weekly)

Compensation : Alignment ofHEABC – HSP Grid 8 ($36.59-$45.66 per hour)

We wantour staff to “thrive” not just survive, so Canuck Place is committed to livingour values of care exceeding not just minimum wage but living wage in B.C. Thismeans that regardless of role our entry level salary is a minimum of $25.64 perhour equivalent to $50,000 full-time annually.

ABOUT US

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice (CPCH) is British Columbia’srecognized pediatric palliative care provider. For over two decades, throughthe many programs and services we provide, we have made a significantdifference in the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses and thefamilies who love them. Be part of a talented and innovative team that takespride in supporting and providing the highest quality pediatric palliativecare.

It is the expectation for all roles across theorganization to know the organization’s philosophy of pediatric palliative careand uphold a commitment to further ones knowledge. Our philosophy of pediatricpalliative care is as follows : Pediatric palliative care improves quality oflife, promotes comfort, and reduces suffering for children withlife-threatening conditions (serious illness) and their families through aholistic approach addressing; physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.It is collaborative person & family-centered care delivered using ateam-based approach throughout the continuum of care across all ages and stagesof illness, including bereavement. It values choice and honest andcompassionate communication.

At Canuck Place we understand that uniquenessis powerful. We hold each other accountable for an inclusive environment whereemployees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas and know thatthey belong. We believe diversity drives innovation and the best pediatricpalliative care for children and their families therefore we welcome that everyperson brings an individual perspective and experience to advance our mission. Wehave more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion and we are building aculture where difference is valued. We have a commitment to inclusion acrossgender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age,neurodiversity and disability status, to ensure our team members are empoweredto bring their full, authentic selves to work. All staff are encouraged tocontribute their perspective and lived experience through our internal employeegroups such as Care 4 the Caregiver, Culture, DEIB (Diversity, Equity,Inclusion & Belonging), Green Team, Truth and Reconciliation and WellnessCommittees.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO WORK HERE?

Canuck Place careers are full of connection, community, and care. We aimto nurture a supportive culture rooted in compassion, collaboration and supportwhile providing expert care to children and families. Our team includesindividuals with a special blend of sensitivity, compassion, and appreciationfor life. Canuck Place is where no moment is missed. A place where you can makea difference.

We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package focusing onwellness and self-care that includes :

• 20 days’ vacation (pro-rated to your full-timeequivalency)to start with ongoing annual anniversary increases up to anorganizational maximum of 45 days
• Up to two paid mandatory wellness days a year
• Generous paid leave including compassionate and special leavewhen you need it
• Municipal Pension Plan (MPP)
• 100% employer paid benefits package from your first day whichincludes extended health and dental and $1,500 annually for counselling
• Health and Wellness Spending account that provides up to $1,000annually to ensure you can focus on the benefits that are important to you andyour family
• Flexibleworking options
• Freemeals on-site at the hospices
• Continuous paid training and development opportunities soeveryone has the opportunity to learn new skills and grow
• Ongoing parental support including top up for maternity andparental leave and paid leave for new grandparents

YOUR ROLE

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Counselling& Bereavement Services the music therapist provides children and theirfamilies with music therapy consultations and services. They will becomfortable offering a variety of music therapy sessions tailored to the needsof each child and their family in the moment. Some sessions may be morereceptive in nature, supporting with relaxation style music to aid a child withsleep or pain management, while others might require more active participationsuch as playing instruments, singing, moving to music, writing / composing songsetc.

To be effective in this role the music therapist needs to multitask byplaying music, interacting with patients and family members of varying ages,making assessments, and evaluating interventions. They will be meticulous andcompassionate and have strong problem-solving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in MusicTherapy. A minimum of 5 years’ experience working with children andyouth. Accredited with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT). AMaster’s in Music Therapy or Counselling is an asset.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We understand that therecruitment process is not a one size fits all, our inclusion values andflexibility extend to your hiring experience. Canuck Place is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodationsthroughout the application and selection process. We are continuously workingto improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in alltheir diversity, can succeed. Should you require accessibility accommodationthrough the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture teamat [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice hires on the basis ofmerit and is strongly committed to equality and diversity within its communityand to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applicationsfrom Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, persons with disabilities,people of all sexual orientations, genders and gender identities, members ofthe 2SLGBTQIA+ community.