Occupational Therapist - Dadzi Wellness Centre (Fort St.James)- Casual

First Nations Health Authority; Prince George; Presencial; CAD 89 000 - 120 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Municipal Pension plan

3 weeks vacation, increasing to 4

Health benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Cultural days

Resumo da oferta

The First Nations Health Authority seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Dadzi Wellness Primary Care Centre in Fort St. James, BC.

You will work as part of an interprofessional team to deliver culturally grounded, client-centered care and support daily functioning and participation in meaningful activities. Responsibilities include assessment, OT diagnosis, treatment planning, and interventions aligned with COTBC standards and FNHA Wellness Philosophy.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and current COTBC registration.
• Experience in clinical OT and community interventions is an asset.
• Valid BC driver’s license and eligibility to work in Canada.

Responsabilidades

• Provide assessment, OT diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Deliver client-centred interventions to enhance daily functioning.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to support wellness goals.
• Support culturally grounded care in alignment with FNHA Wellness Philosophy.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Cultural safety awareness

Formação académica

Bachelor of Science or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Ferramentas

COTBC Registration

BC Driver’s License

Membership in professional association (asset)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

About Us

FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis. All interested First Nations, Inuit or Métis individuals are encouraged to apply. The First Nations Health Authority has a mandate to increase First Nations representation in the workforce. Applicant skills, perspectives and lived experience may be matched for this role, or other opportunities within the FNHA.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here .

Title

Occupational Therapist, Dadzi Wellness Primary Care Centre

Salary

$88,948 -$104,644 - $120,341 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract

Casual

Hours

up to 37.5 Hours per Week

Location

Fort St. James, BC

About The Role

The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of the interprofessional team at the Dadzi Wellness Centre, supporting the wellness of Dakelh individuals and families through culturally grounded, client-centered care. In alignment with FNHA’s Wellness Philosophy and COTBC standards, the Occupational Therapist provides assessment, occupational therapy diagnosis, treatment planning, and interventions that enhance daily functioning, independence, and participation in meaningful activities

Education

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Occupational Certification

• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists is an asset
• Valid British Columbia Driver’s License

Experience

• Minimum two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist in various field and programs
• Experience in community interventions and coordination or service plans is an asset
• Experience working with individuals, families and community organizations
• Experience working with First Nations communities preferred

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

Working at FNHA

• Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%
• 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
• Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
• 5 cultural days per year for non union First Nations ,Inuit, or Metis employees.

And more!

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.

Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.

The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.

Closing date

Open until filled

For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements

If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [e-mail]