massage therapist (MT)

Education

• College / CEGEP

Tasks

• Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body
• Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
• Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
• Maintain records of treatments given
• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 32 hours per week