16 Occupational Therapy jobs in Canada

Job Description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, the Women and Children’s Occupational Therapist is part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, 
providing intervention, follow up care and education to patients attending the Women’s and Children’s complex, subspeciality, Paediatric Outpatient clinics. This role is also integrated into the inpatient Neonatal Intensive Care and Paediatric units where patient assessments,
interventions, and discharge planning occur in collaboration with is required. This role will support the Women and Children’s program operations related to the scope of practice for occupational therapists including 1:1 patient visits and group sessions at all Osler locations, as well as collaborate with departments outside the Women and Children’s program engaged in overlapping patient care, as needed and directed by the leadership team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with the patient and family, allied health team, nursing, and pediatricians to manage medical care using a paediatric-focused 
approach, through history taking, creating and implementing a plan of care, monitoring, and evaluating patient outcomes on an ongoing basis, 
and provide recommendations for discharge planning
• Administers standardized and on-standardized assessments of infant and toddler feeding and development
• Provides individual and group-based (virtual or in-person) education sessions on development and feeding
• Readily available for patient consultation requests from members of the Women’s and Children’s team
• Provides care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment
• Provides OT services to the NICU/inpatient paediatric units
• Supports Mental Health Program with educational group sessions related to Women and Children’s perinatal mental health

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.Sc. or or equivaent in Occupational Therapy
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Membership in CAOT or OSOT
• Recent experience in Neonatal and Paediatrics within last 2 years required
• Experience in infant and toddler feeding assessment and treatment required
• Knowledge of infant and toddler development and experience with neurodevelopment assessment and treatment preferred
• Experience with preterm, medically fragile and complex patients between 0-3 years of age
• Experience with relevant assessment tools, including Alberta Infant Motor Scale, Erhardt Fine motor Developmental Prehension Assessment and 
Early Screening Inventory preferred
• Experience in infant feeding assessment and treatment, as well as neurodevelopment assessment and treatment
• Experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings with children from 0-3 years of age experiencing both feeding concerns and developmental delays
• Demonstrated ability to manage high caseload volumes
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with excellent time management and organizational skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension)
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and work record
• May be required to travel between and work at all hospital sites

Hours: Currently days/nights, 8 hours shifts including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
Minimum: $41.73 per hour
Maximum: $54.79 per hour

Applications are open for external applicants

Internal application deadline: September 25, 2025

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” 

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Pay Range

Commensurate with experience

Areas of accountability:

VHA's Physiotherapy Assistants/Occupational Therapy Assistants have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to:

• Assist/supervise the client with his/her individual prescribed exercise programs or ADL training

• Assist/supervise client with walking, transfers, stairs, safe mobility, and positioning using proper body mechanics

• Provide client/family education and support to address physical, functional, and self-care needs as assigned

• Assist with gross motor, fine motor, and balance activities

• Monitor and report changes in health status to the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist

• Participate in program planning, quality improvement, and evaluation

• Document in the client record and collect required data as requested 

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma as an OTA/PTA from an accredited college program.

• You have a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience, preferably in the community working with geriatric clients with variable diagnoses and multiple co-morbidities.

• You are a skilled communicator and have a successful track record of coaching/mentoring clients to participate in a professional manner.

• Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate required.

• Evidence of continuous education.

• Sound critical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

• Demonstrated understanding and practice of rehabilitation principles and techniques.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

• Compensation for education and professional development

• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

• Mentorship and peer support

• Career development opportunities

• Employee and family assistance program

• Wellness resources

• Perks & discounts

• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.