District Occupational Therapist

School District No. 91 Nechako Lakes; Vanderhoof; Sur place; CAD 60 648 - 114 735; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Moving reimbursement

Recruitment & retention monthly allowance

Excellent benefits package

Résumé du poste

A school district in British Columbia is seeking a District Occupational Therapist to join their Inclusive Education Team. This full-time role involves supporting clients, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, and integrating best practices in therapy. Ideal candidates will hold a valid occupational therapy registration and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out plans to completion.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Physical ability to perform duties, including lifting 40 lbs.

Responsabilités

• Integrate best practices into professional decisions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and interdisciplinary teams.
• Foster teamwork committed to excellent client care.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Formation

Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program

Current registration with CHCPBC

Membership with Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

Outils

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Description du poste

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ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES)

DISTRICT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

START: November 13, 2025 DEADLINE: Open until filled ASSIGNMENT: 0.50 FTE position

Nechako Lakes School District gratefully acknowledges that we live, work, and play on the unceded, ancestral territories of fourteen First Nations representing the Dakelh, Nedut'en and Wet'suwet'en peoples. We are working diligently towards creating equity for our learners through conscious acts of Reconciliation.

The school district encompasses five municipalities, including the Districts of Fort St. James and Vanderhoof and the Villages of Fraser Lake, Burns Lake and Granisle. This large area served has a population of just under 40,000 residents in the beautiful north central BC. We serve 3,000 students in our standard schools and another 900 FTE at EBUS Academy, one of the largest online schools in British Columbia. Our region has affordable housing, welcoming communities, and a lower cost of living than many other regions. Come and enjoy over 200 lakes, rivers and streams and an abundance of outdoor recreation at your doorstep.

The Position

The Occupational Therapist will be a member of the district's Inclusive Education Team and work under the supervision of the District Principal of Inclusive Education.

Typical Duties

• Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written and computer communication means.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem-solve and make decisions effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Academic/Work Experience Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Eligible for or member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Excellent planning, organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.
• Ability to initiate change and carry out plans to completion.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Budget management.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Position requires bending, kneeling and the capability to lift 40 lbs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and videoconferencing platforms.

Compensation

• Current annual salary grid is $60,648.00 to $114,735.00 + the current provincial recruitment and retention allowance.
• Moving reimbursement.
• Recruitment & retention monthly allowance.
• Excellent benefits based on the provincial exempt package.

Qualified candidates should forward their application, including résumé, cover letter, and supporting documents to:

Donna Benson, Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) – P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Education

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