Tester, Aha Fitness Jobs

About Us:

Established over 30 years ago, Medcan is a global leader in assessing clients' overall well-being and inspiring them to live well. Medcan has a comprehensive range of diagnostic assessments, which, in combination with innovative programs tailored to specific needs, are designed to successfully reach improved health outcomes.

Over 80 physicians and specialists, alongside a broad roster of complementary health care disciplines, provide health and lifestyle management services on site and by video consult for individuals, families and organizations. Our team of 700+ staff see clients virtually and physically from our downtown Toronto and Oakville clinics.

The Role:

The Medcan Clinic is recruiting a Fitness Tester (Body Composition and Muscle and Joint Fitness) to join our high performance Fitness Testing team. The role is primarily responsible for conducting the InBody Scan (Body composition) testing and Muscle and Joint Fitness testing for our clients during their Annual Health Assessment. The ideal candidate is a client focused professional with great communications skills and some healthcare experience.

The Accountabilities:

• Be an on-going point of contact for any client that has specific questions based on their report
• Conduct Anthropometric measurements (height, waist, hips and weight)
• Update results from the above testing to generate reports for each patient
• Conduct InBody testing
• Monitor and facilitate the flow of patients through the Clinic
• Conduct Muscle and Joint Fitness testing
• Coordinate with other clinic staff to ensure exceptional delivery of service and value time to our clients
• Provide clients recommendations and corrective exercises based on results

InBody Testing:

The InBody body composition machine uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology to measure the clients body composition. This equipment is a state of the art BIA body composition testing machine. It gives metrics such as body fat %, muscle mass, visceral fat mass, hydration levels. The printout reports break down lean body mass and body fat mass via specific segments within the body as well. The tester would interpret these results for the client and explain where the client falls in the ‘normal range’ for the age and gender.

Muscle and Joint Fitness Testing:

• Upper and Lower body functional strength
• Shoulder and lower body mobility
• Core strength and endurance
• Testing client’s overall muscle and joint health with a series of specific movement screens for:

The Requirements:

• Strong organization and time management
• Client service experience
• Current CPR certification
• Prior healthcare experience
• Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• One or more of: Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology or Health Sciences, Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion (or related), or Personal Training/Fitness Assessment Certificate.
• 1-2 years’ experience

This entry level role is a part-time position (4 days/week) that is primarily required for Weekday as well as Saturday & Sunday Shifts . The role reports to the Team Lead: AHA Fitness and is part of a team of 10 members.

There is an extended opportunity to work within Medcan’s Child and Youth Clinic performing various assessments on children aged 5-17. These tests range from vertical jump, to grip strength, to a cardiovascular assessment.

The role offers a great work environment, a competitive rate and the opportunity for growth at one of Canada's 50 best managed companies.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted. No phone calls and no agencies please.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility:

Medcan is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. We continuously work to provide a fair opportunity for all staff to participate and succeed at work, creating a sense of belonging, respect and a place that values the unique perspectives and lived experiences of each member of our team. We recognize the value of diversity in attributes such as age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and attractionality, ethnicity, race, colour, nationality, family and marital status, ability, religion and belief, freedom of thought, and any other characteristic that makes you unique. If these principles resonate with you, we encourage you to apply!

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise your Talent Acquisition Specialist if you require accommodation.