Kinesiologist

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Supportive Care
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Hours: hours/week (3 days/week)
Status: Part-time Temporary (14 months)
Closing Date: August 7th 2026

Job Summary

As an integral member of the Cancer Rehab and Survivorship Program (CRS) and a Regulated Health Professional, the Registered Kinesiologist will be responsible for the delivery of clinical programming and education related to physical activity, exercise, and healthy lifestyle behaviours to cancer survivors.

Duties

Primary involvement will be with Cancer Rehab and Exercise Program and the principal responsibilities of the Registered Kinesiologist will include:

• conducting aerobic fitness, musculoskeletal fitness, functional capacity, and body composition assessments; interpreting health assessment results;
• developing, reviewing and modifying exercise prescriptions according to patient outcomes, disease and/or treatment related considerations; providing health and wellness education in a group and individualized setting; conducting group and individualized exercise education sessions;
• conducting or supervising group and individual exercise classes/sessions; monitoring vital signs and responses to exercise (blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, rate of perceived exertion, signs and symptoms of over-exertion);
• supervising/mentoring trainees and students; virtual coaching for patients participating in a home-based exercise program;
• using health coaching skills to improve adherence to exercise program; discharge planning for patients upon program completion;
• triaging referrals;
• completing documentation in a timely manner; quality assurance, administrative, and program related marketing activities;
• liaising with members of the interdisciplinary team; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or equivalent
• Master’s degree or post-graduate certificate in kinesiology or equivalent is preferred
• At minimum 2 plus years of practical and related experience and/or 1 year on-the-job training required.
• Current registration in good standing with COKO
• Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification preferred
• Cancer Exercise Specialist/Trainer certification preferred
• Proof of professional liability insurance
• BCLS (C level)
• Membership with professional association ( Ontario Kinesiology Association) preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in exercise for clinical populations preferred
• Excellent physical and clinical assessment skills
• Working knowledge of adult learning principles and health coaching techniques
• Previous experience mentoring students/volunteers an asset
• Strong client service focus and excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Epic software knowledge an asset
• Knowledge of good clinical research practice strongly preferred
• Ability to establish effective relationships with patients and colleagues
• Self-directed individual with the ability to work both independently and within an interdisciplinary team

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.