Music Therapist, Child Life – BC Children’s Hospital

Job title: Music Therapist, Child Life – BC Children’s Hospital

Job description: Music Therapist, Child Life

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, BC

The Music Therapist works without general discipline supervision and is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a music therapy program designed to meet the specific needs of patients and families. The Music Therapist functions as a member of an assigned health care team and in accordance with the professional standards of practice of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy.

What you’ll do

• Plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates a music therapy program for an assigned area/patient population.
• Plans and implements music therapy sessions specific to the needs of the child and family and documents assessment information, goals, interventions, incident reports, statistics, and progress notes.
• Addresses difficulties associated with illness and hospitalization by providing opportunities for creative expression, relaxation, developmentally appropriate play, support, pain management, and socialization through the therapeutic use of music.
• Provides in-service education to hospital staff, students, and volunteers in the applied principles and practices of music therapy.
• Maintains and updates musical equipment and materials ensuring safe and appropriate use.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Music Therapy from a recognized program or a diploma in Music Therapy with equivalent year’s experience.
• Minimum two (2) years’ recent related experience in music therapy working with children and families as well as demonstrated leadership skills.
• Accredited or eligible for accreditation with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy.

You will also bring

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to represent and communicate the role of music therapy to others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Part-Time (0.50 FTE)
Wage: $36.78 to $45.93 hourly

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Mon & Wed: 0800 -1600 Fri: 0800-1200

Requisition # 156555E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

(BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH are part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of December 10, 2023. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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Labor Agreement Health Science Professionals
Requisition # 156555E-2409133
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, V6H 2N9
Job Type Regular, Part-Time
Salary/Rate $36.78 – $45.93 / Hour
FTE .50
Hours of Work Mon, Wed 0800-1600, Fri – 0800-1200
Work Days Mon, Wed, Fri
Expiry Date 29-Dec-2023

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