* Occupational Therapist

Interior Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public health authority as an Occupational Therapist in beautiful British Columbia. This role offers you the opportunity to make a substantial impact on residents' health while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive work environment. Enjoy a diverse workplace that values well-being and sustainability, with various locations to match your lifestyle.

Benefits

Competitive pay and shift premiums

Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks

Employer-paid insurance, health, dental and wellness benefits

Defined Benefit Pension

Employer-paid education and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Full practicing registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment planning and implementation.
• Consult and educate residents/clients and caregivers.
• Contribute to functional independence and optimal health outcomes.

Skills

Client-centered approach

Assessment and treatment planning

Consultation

Education

Education

Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program

Job description

Position Summary
This posting encompasses all Occupational Therapist career opportunities throughout the Southern Interior of B.C. We are hiring now for temporary or permanent full-time and part-time positions.

About us:

Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia. We strive for a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and encourages you 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 our region. We have been named a Canada’s Top Employer for 2025!

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.

• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health, dental and wellness benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities

About the job:

Occupational Therapists play a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to residents/clients and/or their caregivers. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, an Occupational Therapist makes a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable residents/clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

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, and Penticton.

• 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 BC 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!

Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Full practicing registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Valid Driver’s license.