Occupational Therapist

Government-of-the-Northwest-Territories; Yellowknife; Sur place; CAD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority invites you to join our Rehabilitation Team in Yellowknife as an Occupational Therapist. You will deliver client-centered care across hospitals, clinics, schools, homes, and communities, improving independence and quality of life for children and adults.

Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Occupational Therapy, you will manage an independent caseload, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and collaborate with clients, families,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Provisional licensure in any Canadian province with licensure within six months.
• CAOT membership and ongoing credential maintenance.

Responsabilités

• Provide assessment, treatment and intervention for clients 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 recommend environmental modifications as needed.
• Educate and collaborate with clients, families and interdisciplinary teams, including outreach to smaller communities.
• Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed care while contributing to program development and maintaining safe clinical practice.

Connaissances

Assessment & treatment across lifespan

Orthoses prescription

Independent caseload management

Cultural safety & trauma-informed care

Teamwork & communication

Formation

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Provisional licensure in any Canadian province

Full licensure within six months of hire

CAOT member

Description du poste

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 your expertise is valued, your commute is short, and opportunities for adventure are right outside your door?

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

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides assessment, treatment, education, and referral services to help clients improve independence and quality of life. Working within professional standards and evidence-based practice, the OT delivers client-centered care across a variety of settings.

Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Occupational Therapy, the OT manages an independent and diverse caseload of individuals experiencing developmental, physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges. Services are provided in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, homes, and community settings, with opportunities to travel to smaller communities across the Northwest Territories.

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:
- 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.

Build your career, make a meaningful difference, and experience a unique northern lifestyle.

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.