registered massage therapist (RMT)

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

Willing to relocate. Hospital/medical facility or clinic. Spa.

Tasks:

• Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Manual dexterity.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Values and ethics.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Night. Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Bonus.
• Gratuities.
• Group insurance benefits.

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.