Occupational Therapist

Carrier Sekani Family Services; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 66,124 - 85,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage range: $48.09–$62.28/hour

Flexible time off options

Municipal Pension Plan and extended HE

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Carrier Sekani Family Services in Vanderhoof, BC is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess children's functional status and develop goal-directed interventions in home or daycare settings.

The role requires a Master’s in OT, CHCPBC registration, and experience with primary care or marginalized populations. Competitive wage with benefits supports professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in OT or Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Current CHCPBC registration.
• Experience in primary care or with marginalized populations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess child’s functional status via observation and OT assessment in home or daycare settings.
• Develop caseload management strategies including goals and waitlist management.
• Maintain professional development through in-services and courses.
• Provide recommendations to families to promote development and independence.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Caseload management

Family/caregiver collaboration

Professional development

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Career Opportunity: Occupational Therapist

Location: Vanderhoof, BC

Employment Type: Full-Time, 35 Hours per week

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. CSFS provides services to 11-member Nations and values unique experiences, community connections, and the natural wonders of northern BC.

The Opportunity

• Assess the child’s functional status through clinical observation in appropriate settings (home, daycare, etc.), administration of formal OT assessment, and consultation with family/caregivers.
• Develop appropriate caseload management strategies including prioritization, goal-directed programming/intervention, waitlist management, and program evaluation.
• Maintain professional development through attendance of in-services, workshops, courses, and conferences as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations to the family/caregivers to facilitate development of the child’s functional skills and promote independence; recommendations include programming suggestions, therapeutic activities, specialized equipment, environmental modifications, and/or referral to other agencies/professionals.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
• Previous experience in primary care or with marginalized populations is an asset.

Benefits

Wage Range: $48.09 - $62.28 per hour. Wage placement is dependent on role-specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience, market conditions, and internal equity.

Additional benefits include flexible time off options, a Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with a 9.31% employer contribution after eligibility), and extended health and dental benefits. CSFS invests in education and professional development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating recruitment processes. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Human Resources team, and we will collaborate to address your requirements.