Occupational Therapist

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Yellowknife seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide assessment and treatment for clients of all ages. The role involves working in various settings, including hospitals and community environments, with a strong emphasis on pediatric care. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess strong clinical judgment and the ability to prescribe assistive devices. This opportunity offers professional growth as part of a dedicated team serving Northern communities.

Qualifications

• Experience providing assessment and treatment across the lifespan.
• Ability to prescribe or fabricate orthoses and recommend assistive devices.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and intervention for children and adults across various settings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe or adapt orthoses and assistive devices as needed.
• Educate and collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary team members.
• Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed care.

Skills

Assessment and treatment across lifespan

Ability to prescribe or fabricate orthoses

Strong clinical judgment

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Culturally safe practice

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Are you looking for meaningful work where your impact is visible every day? Are you ready to experience life in Yellowknife where northern lights replace city lights and your commute is measured in minutes, not traffic?

If so, we invite you to consider joining our Rehabilitation Team in Yellowknife.

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides assessment, treatment, education, and referral services to help clients improve and maintain their independence and quality of life. Working within professional standards and best practices, the OT supports individuals in reaching their highest level of functioning within publicly funded health services.

Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Occupational Therapy, the OT manages an independent and varied caseload that includes children, adults, and seniors experiencing developmental, physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges. Services are provided in a range of settings, including hospital, outpatient clinics, schools, homes, and community environments, with opportunities to travel to smaller communities to ensure residents across the region have access to care.

While this Occupational Therapist role provides services across the lifespan, the position includes a significant pediatric focus, particularly in school, home, and community-based programs through the Child Development Team in Yellowknife.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and intervention for children and adults across hospital, clinic, school, home, and community settings.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to support independence and daily functioning.
• Prescribe or adapt orthoses and assistive devices and recommend environmental modifications as needed.
• Educate and collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, including outreach to smaller communities.
• Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed care while participating in program development and maintaining safe clinical practice.

Key Qualifications

• Experience providing assessment and treatment across the lifespan.
• Ability to prescribe or fabricate orthoses and recommend assistive devices.
• Strong clinical judgment, independent caseload management, communication, and teamwork skills with a commitment to culturally safe practice.

To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

Additional Requirements

Provisional professional licensure in any Canadian province and full licensure within six months of hire.

Graduation from a recognized Occupational Therapy program and successful completion of the certification exam within a reasonable time frame.

Practicing member of CAOT.

Proof of immunization in keeping with current public health practices.

Completion of required certifications upon hire (e.g., Indigenous Cultural Awareness, WHMIS, Infection Control, etc.).

Highly Sensitive Position requires verification of identity and a criminal records check.

If you are seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, and a unique northern lifestyle, we encourage you to apply.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.