Occupational Therapist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a casual Occupational Therapist across multiple LTC sites. You will assess, develop, implement and evaluate therapy care plans for residents, coordinating with teams to ensure safe, person-centered care.

The role requires BC licensure, CAOT eligibility, and travel between sites. Two years' related experience is preferred. Start date Aug. 17, 2026, with shifts 08:00-16:00 and on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy.
• Two years of recent related experience.
• Eligible for membership in CAOT.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate therapy care plans for residents.
• Provide clinical work direction and coordinate tasks for care.
• Instruct Rehabilitation Assistants with transfer of function.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Travel between sites

Physical ability

Education

Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy

BC licensure (CHPCBC)

CAOT membership eligibility

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00 ; As Required

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$45.15 - $56.17

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Aug. 17 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Therapy Programs, responsible for unit level therapy programs. This includes assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating therapy care plans on both an individual and group basis, for an assigned number of residents. Provides clinical work direction and coordinates tasks related to the provision of care and instructs Rehabilitation Assistants with the transfer of function.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist;
• Two (2) years' recent related experience; and
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively, especially clients with frailty, or complex physical and mental health needs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to travel between various sites.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position (lifting and moving residents safely).

This casual Occupational Therapist position is to cover at any of our LTC owned and operated sites:SummitGlengarryGorgePrioryAberdeenSPH ECUBrentwood House & Sluggett House