Temporary- Music Therapist - Children's Care

Job Description

Temporary- Music Therapist - Children's Care

Deadline: January 20, 2026

Who We Are:

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world‑class academic health sciences centre located in southwestern Ontario. As one of Canada’s largest acute‑care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world‑class care and experiences, built on research, innovation, and learning. LHSC’s Children’s Hospital serves a large geographic area and is known for its excellent people and patient care.

About the Role:

The Music Therapist is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a music therapy program tailored to the specific needs of paediatric patients and their families. The Music Therapist works within Child Life Services and adheres to the professional standards of practice of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy, the College of Registered Psychotherapists, and patient‑ and family‑centred care principles.

What we offer:

• Rate of Pay: CA$46.79 per hour – CA$58.48 per hour


• Temporary Full‑time position


• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week


• Duration: up to May 2027


• Employee Wellness Initiatives

Non‑Union

As the ideal candidate, you have:

• Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Music Therapy


• Registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO) required


• Accredited or eligible for accreditation with the Canadian Association of Music Therapy required


• Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) preferred


• Registered Psychotherapist preferred


• Minimum one year recent, related experience


• Experience working with children as a Music Therapist in a health care setting and competence in areas of growth and development, play and family dynamics, interventions to support coping, interpersonal communication skills, observation and assessment skills in reactions of children and families to hospitalization and illness, and a basic understanding of children's illnesses


• Excellent or strong guitar and vocal skills


• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family‑centred care


• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC


• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values


• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. LHSC welcomes applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

How to Apply

Apply through London Health Sciences Centre's career website at https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers (Job ID 106652).

Immunization Requirements

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review Requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit the LHSC Health Review Requirements page.

Teaching, Learning and Research

LHSC is one of Canada’s largest acute‑care teaching and research hospitals, with collaborations across Ontario and internationally. Employees are expected to engage in role‑related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties.

EEO and Accessibility

LHSC is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC welcomes applications from equity‑denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519‑685‑8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

Selection Process

Applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. A reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed within the last 6 months.

Applicants on temporary work or study permits should review the restrictions that apply to healthcare organizations in Canada. LHSC is considered a healthcare organization and may require additional steps such as a medical exam.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

LHSC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting

Existing Vacancy

Seniority level

• Seniority level: Associate

Employment type

• Employment type: Temporary

Job function

• Job function: Health Care Provider


• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care