Location: Edmonton, AB
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time
About Envision Mind Care
Envision Mind Care is an independent mental health and addictions clinic and research institute in Edmonton. We are Alberta's first clinic licensed for Psychedelic Drug Treatment Services, and one of a small number licensed for both that and Residential Addiction Treatment Services. Our patients include first responders, veterans, and people living with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, substance use disorders, and chronic pain linked to mental health.
About The Role
Envision Mind Care is looking for a Registered Kinesiologist to join our mental health team. You will design and deliver safe, goal-oriented movement and exercise programs for adults in mental health and substance use recovery, working closely with our physiotherapist, dietitian, counsellors, nurses and physicians to support functional goals, pain management and return-to-work readiness.
This role is open to AKA-registered kinesiologists and to new graduates who are eligible for Alberta Kinesiology Association (AKA) registration.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver exercise and lifestyle programs, including group classes, for people living with mental health and substance use concerns.
• Complete movement and functional assessments, baseline measures and risk screens.
• Develop individualized exercise prescriptions and group class plans aligned to care plans.
• Coach clients on proper technique, pacing and self-management strategies.
• Support clients in our on-site gym and wellness spaces, ensuring safe use of equipment.
• Deliver psychoeducation on topics such as movement for mood, sleep and stress.
• Document assessments, progress notes and outcomes in the EMR in a timely manner.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary care conferences and discharge planning.
• Contribute to return-to-work and activity-based rehabilitation plans.
• Maintain clean, organized and accessible gym and program areas.
• Uphold privacy, safety and infection control policies, and assist with incident reporting when required.
Qualifications
• AKA registration or eligibility required.
• New grads eligible for AKA welcome.
• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology or an equivalent exercise science degree.
• Current CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and to facilitate groups.
• A trauma-informed, culturally safe and client-centred approach, with an encouraging, respectful coaching style.
• Comfort with EMR documentation.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
• Experience delivering exercise and lifestyle programs for people with chronic health conditions, ideally including mental health and addictions, is an asset.
• CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) or ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification is an asset.
A satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is required. Equivalent current screening already held through a regulatory body, college, employer or hospital may be accepted.
What You Will Bring
A coaching style that is encouraging, respectful, and accountability-focused
Ability to adapt programs for varying fitness levels, mobility needs, and co-occurring conditions
Excellent teamwork and communication across disciplines
Reliability, professional integrity, and a commitment to continuous learning
Schedule and Work Arrangements
Weekday hours with the possibility of some early evenings or occasional Saturdays based on program needs
Role can be structured as full-time or part-time
Onsite position at our Edmonton clinic with potential to support virtual education sessions
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Free Parking
A supportive, mission-driven team and a modern clinic environment
How to Apply
Please email your resume and a brief cover letter to arao@envisionmindcare.com with the subject line Kinesiologist Application. In your cover letter, note your preferred start date and availability, and describe one example of how you have adapted an exercise plan to meet a client’s mental health or pain-related needs.
We are grateful for your interest in Envision Mind Care. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Envision Mind Care is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available on request throughout the hiring process.
