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Opportunities at JBMT

Established in 1991, JB Music Therapy is a team of certified Music Therapists (MTAs) and an award-winning Canadian company based in Calgary, Alberta.  

1.0 MUSIC THERAPIST (MTA) – FILLED

Location: Calgary, Alberta 

Term: Full-Time Salaried Position

This position includes the following:

  • annual salary
  • paid vacation
  • paid sick days
  • moving allowance
  • paid company closures (dates vary year to year)
  • general and professional liability insurance
  • flexible health benefits
  • professional development
  • supervision and support
  • a really great team to work with

Due to the nature of our employment scenario, you will be able to write off portions of your tools of the trade (including your car) on your income tax return (T2200).

We have an organizational structure built on fostering successful experiences and promoting best care practices. This is done through weekly team meetings, clinical development meetings, workshops, peer-to-peer observations, supervision and team socials.

JB Music Therapy partners with over a hundred and fifty agencies in Calgary and surrounding areas. Our goal is to use music, in an intentional way – to help these agencies reach their goals – to help individuals boost their mood, recover from injury, decrease stress, foster learning, improve focus, restore memories and ease the challenge of difficult life transitions. 

Populations.

The environments we partner with include hospitals, neuro units/programs, dementia care, schools, children’s development programs, forensic units, day programs, addictions programs, mental health facilities, palliative care, long-term care, and corporate wellness programs.

Educational Resources.

The employee will be part of a dynamic team of music therapists that provides support and insight into programming. Ongoing resources and continuing education opportunities are provided to the team throughout the year.

Equipment.

Many instruments (percussion, guitar) are available to borrow from the JBMT office should the therapist require them.  It is imperative that the employee owns a cell phone and a reliable car to commute throughout the city of Calgary and surrounding areas.

Position.

A full-time therapist position includes a blend of clinical hours, travel to sites, and team and client meetings. documentation and program planning. 

Application Procedures:

    • Please submit your CV and 2 letters of reference by email to info@jbmusic.ca.
    • Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
    • Interviews will be done online.

2.0 MUSIC THERAPIST (MTA) – CONTRACT POSITION AVAILABLE 

Location: Calgary, Alberta

This position includes the following:

  • competitive pay
  • general and professional liability insurance
  • professional development
  • supervision and support
  • a really great team to work with

Application Procedures:

    • Please submit your CV and 2 letters of reference by email to info@jbmusic.ca.
    • Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
    • Interviews will be done online.

3.0 INTERESTED IN AN INTERNSHIP?

Applications for internship are accepted throughout the year to accommodate different academic schedules and requirements. Preferred candidates will be selected for interview based on need and availability.

Complete the internship application process here