Occupational Therapist — Inclusive Education Specialist

School District #91 (Nechako Lakes); Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Counselling allowance

Moving reimbursement

Recruitment & retention allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist will be a member of the district's Inclusive Education Team and work under the supervision of the District Principal of Inclusive Education.

Based in Vanderhoof/Fort St. James, BC, this 1.0 FTE continuing specialist position offers a competitive salary range with provincial recruitment and retention allowances, moving reimbursement, and full benefits. Deadline: Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
• Eligible for or member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists.
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to initiate change and carry out plans to completion.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Budget management.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Position requires bending, kneeling and the capability to lift 40 lbs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and videoconferencing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written and computer communication means.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem-solve and make decisions effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Skills

Communication

Budget management

Time management

Microsoft 365

Education

OT degree

COTBC registration

OT association membership

Tools

Microsoft 365

Videoconferencing

Job description

The Occupational Therapist will be a member of the district's Inclusive Education Team and work under the supervision of the District Principal of Inclusive Education.

Based in Vanderhoof/Fort St. James, BC, this 1.0 FTE continuing specialist position offers a competitive salary range with provincial recruitment and retention allowances, moving reimbursement, and full benefits. Deadline: Open until filled.