Occupational Therapist Degree

Autism Services; Swift Current; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services in Swift Current is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Degree) to join the Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD department. This full-time, permanent role supports a clinical caseload and delivers direct care to clients within the autism program.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, have experience with autism, and engage in ongoing professional development. The position requires strong assessment, documentation, and teamwork across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy is required.
• Experience working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder is an asset.
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Requires coping skills to work with clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues.
• Background of assessment and intervention of sensory processing is an asset.
• Requires concentration and attention for treatment, teaching and report writing.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• Initiative/judgment to plan/apply/alter programs per client/program need.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to clients within the Autism program.
• Manage a clinical caseload with appropriate assessment and treatment interventions.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust or discontinue interventions as needed.
• Preference for HSAS members under SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.

Skills

Autism experience

Continued learning

Coping skills

Sensory processing

Attention to detail

Initiative

Independent work

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.770

Location: SWIFT CURRENT

# of Positions: 1

Employment Terms: Full-Time

Length of Employment: Permanent

Apply By Date: 03-Oct-2026

Application Information

Position #: 154563

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Posted until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Occupational Therapist - Degree is responsible for a clinical caseload and provides direct care to clients within the Autism program. The Occupational Therapist - Degree is required to provide appropriate assessment and treatment interventions to clients referred and is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of prescribed interventions with appropriate adjustment or discontinuation of service based on outcome measurement. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

Human Resources Exemption: No

• Experience working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder is an asset.

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

• Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
• Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues
• Background of assessment and intervention of sensory processing is an asset
• Requires concentration and attention for treatment, teaching and report writing
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Require initiative/judgment to plan/apply/alter programs per client/program need
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts wi...