* New Graduate Occupational Therapist

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a new graduate Occupational Therapist! This role offers a vibrant career path with opportunities to work across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community programs. You'll be supported by a comprehensive mentorship program designed to build your confidence and competence as you transition into practice. Enjoy a welcoming workplace that values diversity and promotes work-life balance, while also offering competitive pay, relocation assistance, and generous benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in the health and well-being of the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Up to $20,000 recruitment incentive

Relocation Allowance Program

Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks

Employer-paid health and dental benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Municipal Pension Plan

Education and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Canadian occupational therapy program is required.
• Current registration with CHCPBC and eligibility for associations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical practice and mentorship to new graduate OTs.
• Develop customized learning plans and support transition to practice.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Practice

Mentorship

Patient Care

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Occupational Therapy

Tools

Virtual Learning Tools

Clinical Assessment Tools

Job description

Position Summary
New graduates… An Occupational Therapy career with Interior Health is full of opportunities to grow and advance!

New graduate Occupational Therapists (OTs) are employed in diverse practice environments and have the opportunity to work across the health care continuum, including hospital-based medical surgical, and mental health units; rehabilitation and outpatient services; long-term care homes; and home and community programs. All new graduate OTs will be provided the opportunity to identify their preferences for a position during the recruitment process. Whatever your interest, we have something for you!

Allied Health Transition to Practice Mentorship Program
Our Allied Health Transition to Practice Mentorship Program is designed to support and guide new graduates as they embark on their careers with Interior Health. This program provides you with a unique opportunity to build knowledge, confidence, and competence as you transition into your new career.

As a new graduate OT, our Regional Transition to Practice Mentor will provide you with added support for:

1. Orientation and onboarding
2. Fostering and strengthening relationships
3. Clinical practice and mentorship to build practice readiness and consolidate skills
4. Developing a customized learning plan to transition to practice
5. Virtual open office space and introductions to other new graduates
6. Protected and/or supernumerary time for mentor/mentee connections, job shadows, self-directed learning, and/or classroom learning
7. Navigating tools and resources

What We Offer
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services, and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive.
• Relocation Allowance Program
• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities

About Us
Interior Health is a Canada Top Employer for 2025! We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

About Our Locations
Whether you are looking for a big city, smaller town, or rural community, we have the position and location to suit.

Okanagan: Beautiful beaches, lakes, orchards, vineyards, golfing, and world-class ski resorts all just minutes away from the main centres of Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and Oliver.

Thompson Cariboo Shuswap: Spectacular scenery, agricultural abundance, provincial parks, culturally and historically rich communities such as Williams Lake, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, and 100 Mile House.

Kootenay’s: The wilderness capital of B.C. offers majestic mountain ranges, glacier-fed lakes, and lush forests for skiing, hiking, biking, and camping. Home to sunny, laid-back communities like Cranbrook, Fernie, Trail, and Nelson.

Apply today and you could soon be joining our welcoming team of allied health professionals!

Instructions on How to Apply
If you have graduated or are graduating from a recognized occupational therapy program in the next 6 months, please apply directly to this job posting. One of our Recruiters will soon be in touch.

Qualifications
Graduation from a Canadian program from an approved School of Occupational Therapy.

Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professions of British Columbia (CHCPBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists.

Valid Driver's License.

Have less than 18 months' worth of employment experience.

Have not participated in a new graduate or transition to practice program with another B.C. Health Authority.