Occupational Therapist - Multiple Openings

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive wage

Extended health benefits

4 weeks vacation

13 statutory holidays

Pension plan

Educational scholarships

Employee discount program

BC Loan Forgiveness program

Job summary

Island Health is hiring Occupational Therapists to join our Rehabilitation team on Vancouver Island. We have multiple openings available, including full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions across various acute care, long-term care, and community health locations.

Relocation assistance up to $5,000 may be available. Competitive wage of $45.15–$56.17 per hour, with extended health benefits, 4 weeks vacation, 13 statutory holidays, sick pay, a pension plan and educational scholarships.

Qualifications

• Current licensure with CHPC BC as an Occupational Therapist.
• Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy.
• A valid British Columbia driver's license may be required for some positions.

Education

Current licensure in BC CHPC as Occupational Therapist

Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy

Valid BC driver's license may be required for some positions

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Multiple Openings - (237914)

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Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$45.15 - $56.17

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

Island Health is hiring Occupational Therapists to join our Rehabilitation team on Vancouver Island. We have multiple openings available, including full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions across various acute care, long-term care, and community health locations.

What We Offer

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000 may be available to eligible candidates.
• Competitive Wage: $45.15 - $56.17 per hour
• Benefits: Extended health (medical, dental), 4 weeks vacation, 13 statutory holidays, accrued sick pay, pension plan, educational scholarships
• Educational Scholarships
• A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more
• Some of these positions may qualify for the B.C. Loan Forgiveness program.
• A variety of shifts as multiple openings are currently available.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist
• Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy
• A valid British Columbia driver's license may be required for some positions

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to more than 930,000people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 31,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff, as well as 1,500 dedicated volunteers. Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BCs Top Employer (2025). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.