Occupational Therapist job in Calgary, AB

Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development funding

Health and dental benefits

RRSP contributions (optional)

Wellness days

Paid vacation days

Paid winter break

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Providence is seeking an energetic Occupational Therapist to join our team in Calgary. The role focuses on assessment and treatment for preschool to kindergarten children within a multidisciplinary setting, collaborating with SLPs, PTs, teachers, and therapists.

The position runs 8 AM – 4 PM Monday to Friday, with a strong emphasis on adaptable, child-centered care. A commitment to vaccination policy is noted in our employment expectations and ongoing professional development opportunities are

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy degree program from a recognised university.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Experience working as an Occupational Therapist with children that display challenging behaviour or have disabilities.
• Successful practicum experience with good references is an asset.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates.
• Must be willing to travel within Calgary areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment and treatment of a preschool to kindergarten age group.
• Managing caseloads with a diverse and complex pediatric population and their families.
• Collaborate with other professionals to support positive outcomes for children.
• Gather and interpret data.

Skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

ACOT registration

First Aid & CPR Certification

Job description

We’re hiring and recruiting top talent! Providence is a vibrant, registered charity with a long-established history of providing therapeutic and educational services to families across our 7 schools, and childcare facilities in Calgary and surrounding area. Providence is proud to be part of a diverse education system that fosters innovation, strengthens communities, and ensures every child has a place to learn and thrive. Our programs are designed to support young children who may not be meeting typical developmental milestones. Providence provides the opportunity to enhance the health and development of children and their families.

We are currently seeking energetic and dynamic individuals with a passion for working with young children to join our team as a full-time Occupational Therapist. The hours of work are 8 AM – 4 PM (Monday to Friday).

It is an expectation at Providence that all employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

We offer:

• Fantastic opportunity to work with our dynamic team and collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Behavioural Specialists, Teachers and Teaching/Therapeutic Assistants.
• Professional development funding for ongoing learning and career advancement.
• Competitive salary range (Alberta Health Services pay scale).
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package, which includes optional RRSP contributions, wellness days, appointment time, and paid sick time.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Paid winter break for 2 weeks and 1 week at spring break, on top of your accrued vacation days.
• Free onsite parking.

The ideal candidate should:

• Have demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.
• Be adaptable. Children are busy and active – so you are too. Adaptability is important because every day will be different and you will have to navigate your way through rapidly changing environments with enthusiasm, problem-solving skills, and humour.
• Be flexible, curious, creative, and able to multi-task in our ever-evolving world in pediatrics.
• Enjoy working effectively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver child-focused services.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct assessment and treatment of a preschool to kindergarten age group.
• Managing caseloads with a diverse and complex pediatric population and their families.
• Collaborate with other professionals to support positive outcomes for children.
• Gather and interpret data.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy degree program from a recognised university.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Experience working as an Occupational Therapist with children that display challenging behaviour or have disabilities.
• Successful practicum experience with good references is an asset.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates.
• Must be willing to travel within Calgary areas.

Personal suitability NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to carry and pull up to 50 lbs, and the ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently.

Providence is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates which includes but not limited to; visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Providence acknowledges that what we call Alberta is the traditional and ancestral territory of many peoples, presently subject to Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and the Six Regions of the Métis Nation of Alberta. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.