118 Occupational Therapist jobs in Canada

Overview

If you are looking for flexible scheduling, look no more. CarePartners can provide you with more time for a better work-life balance!

We are currently looking for someone to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Team in the role ofOccupational therapist. We are actively expanding our therapy/rehabilitation program and are looking for professionals who want to be a part of this exciting growth. 

This is a Part-Time position covering the following areas:

What We Offer

What The Role Involves

Our Occupational Therapists provide a critical role in providing high quality patient care

What You Bring

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.

Overview

If you are looking for flexible scheduling, look no more. CarePartners can provide you with more time for a better work-life balance!

We are currently looking for someone to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Team in the role of Occupational therapist. We are actively expanding our therapy/rehabilitation program and are looking for professionals who want to be a part of this exciting growth. 

Here at CarePartners our therapists follow a self-scheduling model. If you have capacity to take on a few patients or more than a few, let's talk!

What We Offer

What The Role Involves

Our Occupational Therapists provide a critical role in providing high quality patient care

What You Bring

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.

Overview

If you are looking for flexible scheduling, look no more. CarePartners can provide you with more time for a better work-life balance!

We are currently looking for someone to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Team in the role of Occupational therapist. We are actively expanding our therapy/rehabilitation program and are looking for professionals who want to be a part of this exciting growth. 

Here at CarePartners our therapists follow a self-scheduling model. If you have capacity to take on a few patients or more than a few, let's talk!

What We Offer

What The Role Involves

Our Occupational Therapists provide a critical role in providing high quality patient care

What You Bring

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.

Job Description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist  

Programs : WSBC Program

Hours : Part-Time Permanent (FTE0.5 - 18.75/hrs/week)

Location : Surrey Newton 

Employment Status : Employee

Salary Range: $42-$52/hour (Factors such as experience and internal equity will be considered to determine the rate.)

Your primary focus will be on facilitating recovery, improving function, and promoting overall well-being for individuals with occupational injuries and activity-related soft tissue disorders.

Clinical duties include evidence-based assessment and rehabilitation services for clients who have sustained a variety of work-related injuries and conditions. The goal of rehabilitation is to support clients return to work through in clinic and workplace interventions. The position involves functional assessment; graded work simulation programs; group and individualized education; goal setting; liaison with employers , clients, and referral sources; return to work planning and monitoring; and job site visits/job coaching.  The Occupational Therapist will work on a team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Counselors, Physicians, Kinesiologists, and Case Managers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Related experience in areas of vocational rehabilitation, musculo-skeletal, Active Rehab/Exercise Therapy
• Registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of of British Columbia and ideally 2 years of experience.  
• Less than 2 years of experience will be considered for the right candidate
• In clinic training and mentorship is provided

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Generous Time Off Plans
• Education allowance
• Signing bonus (for eligible positions)
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Up to 3 paid education days off per year
• In-Services and other educational opportunities
• Maternity leave top-up (after 3 years of employment)
• RRSP matching (after 4 years of employment; working 22.5 hours per week)

Apply online or submit your resume to  Thank you for your interest in Back in Motion.

ABOUT US

Back in Motion is a multiple award-winning employer with a culture of excellence, mutual respect, integrity, teamwork, and commitment to people.

Our team members say they enjoy our flexible working conditions within an environment of growth and development. They truly value that we hire from within for new opportunities and leadership roles. Because our teams are diverse and inclusive, we believe we are stronger because of our unique experiences and perspectives. Mentorship, training, opportunities to contribute, and continuous support in our career and personal milestones are just a few standards that are most valued within BiM.

Work with us and with our amazing team to make a real difference in people’s lives.

To learn more about what it is like to work at Back in Motion visit

Job Description

To apply, visit this link to complete a short video-based interview & upload your resume: -recorded-job/MzQxOTM=/therapy

Our Purpose
At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy to steer their healthcare journey and equipping them with the necessary resources to take control of their health.

Spark is an innovative, award-winning, inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community. If you have a passion for helping people and wish to collaborate with a group of like-minded individuals who are committed, hardworking and dedicated, we invite you to become part of our network of healthcare providers!

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Our clients are wonderful individuals seeking OT support in the Cornwall region. After experiences of trauma, such as car accidents and workplace injuries, they are looking for support in a variety of manners, from facilitating discharge (from hospital, convalescence or rehab), to assessment and goal-oriented client-centred treatment planning. Our clients have a wide range of interests and backgrounds, from cars and mechanics, to word games, to pets and everything in between. You would be the ideal candidate if you enjoy working as part of a team, are committed to client centered care and passionate about changing lives.

HOURS
Casual and part time opportunities are available

RATE OF PAY
$ /hr

Requirements:

• Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Valid Drivers License and access to a vehicle
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with independently as well as part of a rehabilitation team
• Ability to work with different personality types
• Computer skills (i.e. ability to work in MS Word and Outlook)
• Experience working within the MVA (motor vehicle accident) system
• Experience providing OT assessment and treatment in a community setting
• Bilingualism is an asset

Why Spark?

• Competitive compensation
• Strong administrative support
• Flexible caseload and schedule
• Access and coverage for management softwares, online booking systems, and digital charting
• Access to mentorship and resources to support your practice
• Spark perks/reward programs

Therapy is tailored to each person, so each position is unique. Whatever the circumstances, we want people who will genuinely care about their wellbeing.

At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on connecting, educating, and empowering caregivers. Spark U provides you with learning opportunities to make sure you are providing quality care for your clients. You can check them out at

Whatever our clients' age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed caregivers. As a caregiver with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you'll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.

Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse and inclusive.

Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications while supporting efficiency and consistency. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fair and equitable consideration.

We are committed to a fair, equitable, inclusive, and accessible application and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Check us out:

Job Description

To apply, visit this link to complete a short video-based interview & upload your resume: -recorded-job/MzQxOTM=/therapy

Our Purpose
At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy to steer their healthcare journey and equipping them with the necessary resources to take control of their health.

Spark is an innovative, award-winning, inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community. If you have a passion for helping people and wish to collaborate with a group of like-minded individuals who are committed, hardworking and dedicated, we invite you to become part of our network of healthcare providers!

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Our clients are wonderful individuals seeking OT support in the Ottawa region and surrounding areas. After experiences of trauma, such as car accidents and workplace injuries, they are looking for support in a variety of manners, from facilitating discharge (from hospital, convalescence or rehab), to assessment and goal-oriented client-centred treatment planning. Our clients have a wide range of interests and backgrounds, from cars and mechanics, to word games, to pets and everything in between. You would be the ideal candidate if you enjoy working as part of a team, are committed to client centered care and passionate about changing lives.

HOURS
Casual and part time opportunities are available

RATE OF PAY
$ /hour

Requirements:

• Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Valid Drivers License and access to a vehicle
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with independently as well as part of a rehabilitation team
• Ability to work with different personality types
• Computer skills (i.e. ability to work in MS Word and Outlook)
• Experience working within the MVA (motor vehicle accident) system, asset
• Experience providing OT assessment and treatment in a community setting, asset
• Bilingualism is an asset

Why Spark?

• Competitive compensation
• Strong administrative support
• Flexible caseload and schedule
• Access and coverage for management softwares, online booking systems, and digital charting
• Access to mentorship and resources to support your practice
• Spark perks/reward programs

Therapy is tailored to each person, so each position is unique. Whatever the circumstances, we want people who will genuinely care about their wellbeing.

At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on connecting, educating, and empowering caregivers. Spark U provides you with learning opportunities to make sure you are providing quality care for your clients. You can check them out at

Whatever our clients' age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed caregivers. As a caregiver with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you'll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.

Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse and inclusive.

Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications while supporting efficiency and consistency. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fair and equitable consideration.

Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications while supporting efficiency and consistency. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fair and equitable consideration.

Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications while supporting efficiency and consistency. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fair and equitable consideration.

We are committed to a fair, equitable, inclusive, and accessible application and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Check us out:

Job Description

Salary: $39.54 - $9.40 hourly

WHO WE ARE
ONE KIDS PLACE Childrens Treatment Centre provides rehabilitation and related support services for children and youth (up to the age of 19) and their families living in the Districts of Muskoka, Nipissing and Parry Sound. All staff will provide service within an interdisciplinary team environment committed to family-centered practice.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Position: Occupational Therapist
Location: Parry Sound
Effective: ASAP
Status: Unionized
Job type: Permanent Full Time 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Effective September 2024, OKP has begun to roll out an Alternate Hours program at our North Bay site to provide services to our communities outside of standard business working hours (after 4:30 PM). Staff will be expected to participate, which may result in working alternate hours once per month to support this program. Please note that this program may be implemented at our other locations in the future.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, consultation, clinical analysis and treatment planning to assist children and youth to achieve their optimum rehabilitation potential in all areas of activities of daily living, fine motor abilities, perception and sensory integration. Note that clinical supervision of therapy assistants and family and community partner education will be important components of all positions.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provides quality family-centered care through assessment, establishing a clinical diagnosis and treatment programs to assist children/youth in achieving their maximal functional ability in the areas of activities of daily living, fine motor abilities, perception and cognition.
• Utilizes therapeutic techniques / modalities as necessary in the provision of therapy.
• Documents client-related activities and workload practices according to Childrens Treatment Centre and College standards and maintains client confidentiality and privacy.
• Communicates effectively and ensures continuity of care by making treatment decisions in close collaboration with the child/youth/family, other rehabilitation staff and other community service providers as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Educates the child/youth, family and other caregivers in the condition/disease process and specific treatment/intervention suggestions to ensure appropriate follow-through of daily activities and programs. The focus may be prevention, maintenance and/or treatment for the child/youth and family.
• Provides clinical supervision within the disciplines scope of practice to designated support personnel and/or placement students.
• Provides equipment recommendations / prescriptions and/or refers children/youth to appropriate services.
• Acts as a resource/educator for the children/youth, families, staff, students, professionals and communities through the facilitation, development and implementation of education programs.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff members, placement students and/or volunteers.
• Pursues on-going professional development and growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• 2 years related work experience within a pediatric/health care setting with children and youth with special needs preferred
  
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills/Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Valid Ontario drivers license, proof of insurance and reliable vehicle
• Computer competency in word applications and Internet
• Bilingual (English/French)/ADP authorizer is an asset
• Proof of COVID Vaccinations as required by the sector
• New Graduates are encouraged to apply! We offer excellent mentorship and educational opportunities.

WHAT WE OFFER

As an employee at One Kids Place, you will become part of a team of skilled professionals working together to meet the special needs of children, youth and their families. The work environment includes the family-centered principles and values of mutual respect, collaboration, accessibility and community inclusivity. One Kids Place provides opportunities for ongoing education and development through mentorships, workshops, conferences, and seminars.

COMPENSATION: 39.54 - 49.40 hourly (depending on prior experience as per our Collective Agreement).

BENEFITS:

• An amazing pension plan
• Employee Health Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Plan
• 4 weeks of paid vacation to START!
• Paid sick time, paid breaks, and more!
  
  

ADDITIONAL PERKS:

• All of our locations benefit from Northern Ontario living work and live minutes from numerous ski-hills, beaches, lakes, trails and outdoor activities for all seasons, as well as unique art, cultural and shopping experiences.

• Relocation assistance may be available to candidates who qualify

HOW TO APPLY

For an opportunity to be part of our exciting future, please apply via this job posting or send your resume attention to:
Human Resources
One Kids Place, 400 McKeown Ave., North Bay ON P1B 0B2
E-mail:

One Kids Place Childrens Treatment Centre is committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. Please send an email to the address above to let us know if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. An acknowledgement will be sent only to those candidates who will be interviewed.

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QUI NOUS SOMMES

La place des enfants Centre de traitement pour enfants offre des services de radaptation et de soutien connexe aux enfants et aux jeunes (jusqu' l'ge de 19 ans) et leurs familles vivant dans les districts de Muskoka, Nipissing et Parry Sound. Tout le personnel fournira des services au sein dune quipe interdisciplinaire engage dans une pratique centre sur la famille.

L'OPPORTUNIT

Poste : Ergothrapeute
Lieu : Parry Sound
Efficace : Ds que possible
Statut : Syndiqu
Type d'emploi : Permanent Temps Plein 8h30 16h30

compter de septembre 2024, La place des enfants a commenc dployer un programme d'horaires alternatifs sur notre site de North Bay afin de fournir des services nos communauts en dehors des heures de travail standard (aprs 16 h 30). Le personnel devra participer, ce qui pourra entraner un travail des heures alternes une fois par mois pour soutenir ce programme. Veuillez noter que ce programme pourrait tre mis en uvre dans nos autres sites l'avenir.

SOMMAIRE DU POSTE :Lergothrapeute offre des services dvaluation, de consultation, et de planification du traitement afin daider les enfants et les jeunes bnficier dune radaptation optimale dans tous les domaines des soins personnels, de la productivit et des loisirs, de la perception et des capacits cognitives avec une perspective pdiatrique. Notez que la supervision clinique des assistants en thrapie et la formation des partenaires de la famille et de la communaut seront des lments importants de tous les postes.

FONCTIONS DU POSTE:

• Fournit des soins de qualit axs sur la famille grce l'valuation, l'tablissement d'un diagnostic clinique et des programmes de traitement pour aider les enfants/adolescents atteindre leur capacit fonctionnelle maximale dans les domaines des activits de la vie quotidienne, de la motricit fine, de la perception et de la cognition.
• Utilise des techniques / modalits thrapeutiques selon les besoins dans la prestation de la thrapie.
• Documente les activits lies aux clients et les pratiques de charge de travail conformment aux normes du centre de traitement pour enfants et du collge et maintient la confidentialit et la vie prive des clients.
• Communique efficacement et assure la continuit des soins en prenant des dcisions de traitement en troite collaboration avec l'enfant/le jeune/la famille, d'autres membres du personnel de radaptation et d'autres fournisseurs de services communautaires dans le cadre d'une quipe interdisciplinaire.
• duque l'enfant/adolescent, la famille et les autres soignants sur le processus de l'tat/la maladie et sur les suggestions de traitement/d'intervention spcifiques pour assurer un suivi appropri des activits et des programmes quotidiens.L'accent peut tre mis sur la prvention, le maintien et/ou le traitement de l'enfant/adolescent et de la famille.
• Fournit une supervision clinique dans le cadre de la pratique de la discipline au personnel de soutien dsign et/ou aux stagiaires.
• Fournit des recommandations/ordonnances d'quipement et/ou oriente les enfants/jeunes vers les services appropris.
• Agit en tant que ressource/ducateur pour les enfants/jeunes, les familles, le personnel, les tudiants, les professionnels et les communauts par la facilitation, le dveloppement et la mise en uvre de programmes ducatifs.
• Participe l'orientation et la formation des nouveaux membres du personnel, des stagiaires et/ou des bnvoles.
• Poursuivre le dveloppement et la croissance professionnels continus.
• Autres tches assignes.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Diplme en ergothrapie
• Inscription en rgle auprs de lOrdre des ergothrapeutes de lOntario
• Exprience de travail pertinente au cours des deux dernires annes dans un milieu pdiatrique ou de soins de sant, avec des enfants et des jeunes ayant des besoins spciaux de prfrence
  
• Excellentes comptences de relations interpersonnelles, dorganisation et de communication verbale et crite
• Permis de conduire de lOntario en vigueur et vhicule fiable
• Matrise de lutilisation de logiciels et capacit de sadapter pour effectuer des valuations, prparer des documents, effectuer de la programmation et communiquer.
• Le bilinguisme (franais/anglais) est requis et le statut dautorisateur du PAAF est prfr
• Preuve de vaccination contre le COVID-19, telle quexige dans le secteur
• Les nouveaux diplms sont encourags postuler! Nous offrons d'excellentes opportunits de mentorat et d'ducation.
  
  

CE QUE NOUS PROPOSONS

En tant qu'employ de One Kids Place, vous ferez partie d'une quipe de professionnels qualifis travaillant ensemble pour rpondre aux besoins particuliers des enfants, des jeunes et de leurs familles. L'environnement de travail comprend les principes et les valeurs centrs sur la famille que sont le respect mutuel, la collaboration, l'accessibilit et l'inclusion communautaire. One Kids Place offre des opportunits de formation et de dveloppement continus grce des mentorats, des ateliers, des confrences et des sminaires.

RMUNRATION : 39,54 - 49,40 par heure (selon l'exprience antrieure selon notre convention collective).

AVANTAGES:

• Un rgime de retraite incroyable
• Avantages sociaux pour les employs
• Plan d'aide aux employs et leur famille
• 4 semaines de congs pays pour COMMENCER !
• Congs de maladie pays, pauses payes et bien plus encore !

AVANTAGES SUPPLMENTAIRES:

• Tous nos emplacements bnficient de la vie dans le Nord de l'Ontario travaillez et vivez quelques minutes de nombreuses pistes de ski, plages, lacs, sentiers et activits de plein air pour toutes les saisons, ainsi que d'expriences artistiques, culturelles et de magasinage uniques.
• Une aide la rinstallation peut tre disponible pour les candidats admissibles.

COMMENT POSTULER

Pour avoir l'opportunit de faire partie de notre avenir passionnant, veuillez postuler via cette offre d'emploi ou envoyer votre CV :
Ressources humaines
La place des enfants, 400, avenue McKeown, North Bay ON P1B 0B2
Courriel :

La place des enfants est dtermin offrir un environnement inclusif et accessible. Si vous avez besoin de mesures dadaptation pour participer au processus de recrutement, veuillez lindiquer en envoyant un courriel ladresse cidessus.

Nous remercions tous les candidats pour leur intrt. Un accus de rception sera envoy uniquement aux candidats qui seront interviews.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:  Occupational Therapist

PROGRAM:  Long-Term Care ADP Services

LOCATION:  Goderich, ON

STATUS:  Permanent

HOURS:  Part-Time 

REMUNERATION:  Competitive

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

SummaryWe require a skilled Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to provide rehabilitation services to Residents in select Long-Term Care Homes in Goderich, Ontario.

You will be responsible for providing assessments, recommendations, and equipment prescription for Residents who have been referred for an ADP Assessment. You will also serve as a resource and educator to the Home’s staff and Residents/Families regarding equipment recommendations. 

You can look forward to our competitive compensation package, which reflects how we value your background, experience, education, and commitment to clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and access funding under the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to meet equipment needs, in compliance with all ADP required activities and documentation, as well as funding guidelines
• Implement, monitor, and modify equipment to achieve Resident/Family goals in the areas of seating and positioning, equipment use and safety, and strategies to improve function
• Provide in-house staff education sessions on topics such as adaptive equipment and ergonomic set-up for staff injury prevention, as required

Qualifications

• Registrant in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Certified Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizer
• Completion of satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) upon hire
• Up-to-date on required vaccinations, including influenza vaccine (or commitment to take anti-viral medications in case of an outbreak), MMR, DTaP, varicella, and TB skin test
• Knowledge/experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal and neurological practice, with a strong emphasis on functional outcomes
• Superior communication and clinical reasoning skills
• Caring and compassionate in all interactions with Residents and Families

Desirable skills and experience include previous delivery of Occupational Therapy Services for the geriatric population in an integrated care setting, preferably in a Long-Term Care Home. This includes expertise in fitting and prescription of adaptive equipment, wheelchairs and scooters, seating and positioning aids, and splints and braces.

Job Description

Salary: $75000 - $5000 / Year

The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation has an opportunity for a talented Occupational Therapist with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities and their families. The location is at our center in north Burnaby, BC. The start date for the position is September/October 2025 (flexible).

The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation was formed in 1995 and has an established history with a strong reputation for excellence. The outcomes for individuals with Down syndrome can be maximized by providing opportunities for rich social connections with family and friends, participation in the community, optimal health care, as well as the opportunity to learn through instruction that is tailored to the profile of the learner. Our aim is to assist in the development of children into adults who are confident, self-reliant, resourceful, socially connected, and able to make positive contributions to their community.

We offer a dynamic working environment where all members of our team solve problems together to create the best possible outcomes for the children and adults we serve. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary team offers speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, positive behaviour support, mental health services, comprehensive sexual education and one-to-one academic programs for students of all ages, as well as small group adult programs for students transitioning from high school.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in occupational therapy (or equivalent degree prior to 2008)
• Certification by CHCPBC (College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia)
• Experience in occupational therapy within a pediatric setting (clinic, hospital, school)
• Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities is recommended

Responsibilities:

• Provide weekly individual therapy to individuals with Down syndrome
• Assist in the transfer of skills into the classroom, community, and home environments via mentoring parents and other team members
• Collaborate with Director of Therapy, Behaviour and Family Support and Senior OT to ensure quality and effective programming
• Presentations to parents and professionals in the community on various occupational therapy topics

The Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking an exceptional occupational therapist who thrives in a dynamic, child-centered environment. The ideal candidate brings a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and positivity to each session, engaging children and adults with a sense of fun while delivering thoughtful, evidence-based therapy. This person should be naturally playful, creative, and able to connect quickly with children, adults and families, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

Flexibility is key in our fast-paced setting, where no two daysor studentsare the same. The ideal candidate can easily adapt their approach to meet each persons unique developmental needs, whether working with toddlers with sensory processing difficulties, preschoolers developing fine motor skills, school-aged children building independence and confidence or adults working to be more independent in their day to day functioning.

Were looking for someone who is:

• Energetic and animated, with a strong ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Flexible and adaptable, capable of shifting strategies in real-time to suit the moment.
• A team player with a great attitude, contributing positively to a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
• Creative and resourceful, always ready to turn everyday objects into therapeutic tools and routines into meaningful experiences.
• Empathetic and family-centered, understanding the value of caregiver collaboration and support.

Strong collaboration skills are essential in this role. The ideal candidate will work closely with families to provide education, support, and home program strategies that reinforce therapy goals. They will also coordinate with other professionals on the clients teamsuch as speech therapists, physical therapists, teachers, and medical providersto ensure a consistent, well-rounded approach to care. Clear and compassionate communication, both written and verbal, is a must.

Working Interview Requirement:

To ensure the best fit for both the therapist and our team, all potential candidates will be asked to complete a working interview as part of the hiring process. This provides an opportunity to observe clinical skills, interact with clients, and showcase your approach to therapy in a real-world setting. It also allows you to get a feel for our clinic culture and team dynamic before joining us.

Compensation:

The salary is based upon a 37.5-hour work week and is 75,000 to 85,000, commensurate with experience as an OT in a similar role.