Occupational Therapist - Multiple Openings - (208071)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization on Vancouver Island is hiring Occupational Therapists for multiple positions including full-time and part-time roles. They offer relocation assistance, competitive wages up to $52.95 per hour, and benefits like extended health, vacation, and pension plans. Applicants must have current licensure and a degree in Occupational Therapy. Diverse applications are encouraged.

Benefits

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Competitive wage

Extended health benefits

4 weeks vacation

13 statutory holidays

Accrued sick pay

Pension plan

Educational scholarships

Premium employee discount program

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ensure you graduated from a recognized Occupational Therapy program.
• A valid BC driver's license may be required for certain positions.

Skills

Current licensure in a practicing category

Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy

Valid British Columbia driver's license

Education

Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy

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: $42.56-$52.95 per hour
• Benefits: Extended health (medical, dental), 4 weeks vacation, 13 statutory holidays, accrued sick pay, pension plan, educational scholarships, premium employee discount program.

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 930,000 people 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 healthcare professionals, including over 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives, and dentists, we are committed to providing superior healthcare through innovation, teaching, research, and a dedication to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we serve.

Island Health has been recognized as BC's Top Employer (2025). We are committed to cultural safety and humility, actively addressing Indigenous-specific racism, systemic racism, and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please contact our Indigenous Employee Experience team for application support if you identify as Indigenous at [e-mail]

We promote diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all genders, backgrounds, and underrepresented groups.

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