Occupational Therapist

Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board; Rosemère; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks’ annual vacation

Two weeks off during holiday season

Special days off

Pension plan and health insurance

EAP and telemedicine

Job summary

Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a Full-time Replacement (90%) position at the SWLSB Head Office in Rosemère, QC. The role involves developing occupational therapy objectives, applying policies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support students with special learning needs.

Ideal candidates are members of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec, fluent in English with functional French, and have experience in education or related fields.

Qualifications

• Be a member of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec.
• Mastery of the English language and the ability to function effectively in French.
• Ideally, some experience working in the educational (or related) field.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties relating to the development of the objectives and guidelines of the occupational therapy services.
• Have consideration for the general administrative and educational policies in effect at the level of the school or the level of head office.
• Be responsible for the application of these policies.
• Participate in case studies within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure that support is available for those requiring assistance in the understanding and teaching of students presenting with special learning needs.
• Work closely with school teams in the development of adapted instructional activities for ongoing implementation in the classroom.
• Support the needs of students with significant challenges, such as by helping to determine methods for alternate assessment.
• Prepare school teams for the diversification of the teaching skills that are required to teach students presenting with special learning needs

Skills

English proficiency

French proficiency

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Member of Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec

Job description

Posting: P2627.002

Closing Date: September 28, 2026 – 4:00pm

Place of work:

SWLSB Head Office, 235 montée Lesage, Rosemère (Québec) J7A 4Y6

Status of Position:

Full-time Replacement (90%)

Salary Scale:

$57,547 to $105,578

Fringe Benefits:

• Four (4) weeks’ annual vacation
• Two (2) weeks off during the holiday season
• Special days off to facilitate work-life balance
• Pension plan and health insurance plan
• Employee and family assistance program and telemedicine service

Immediate Supervisor:

The Assistant Director of Pedagogical Services

nATURE OF THE WORK

The Occupational Therapist will be required to:

• Perform duties relating to the development of the objectives and guidelines of the occupational therapy services;
• Have consideration for the general administrative and educational policies in effect at the level of the school or the level of head office;
• Be responsible for the application of these policies;
• Participate in case studies within a multidisciplinary team;
• Ensure that support is available for those requiring assistance in the understanding and teaching of students presenting with special learning needs;
• Work closely with school teams in the development of adapted instructional activities for ongoing implementation in the classroom;
• Support the needs of students with significant challenges, such as by helping to determine methods for alternate assessment;
• Prepare school teams for the diversification of the teaching skills that are required to teach students presenting with special learning needs

Requirements and Qualifications

• Be a member of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec
• A mastery of the English language and the ability to function effectively in French.
• Ideally, some experience working in the educational (or related) field.