Occupational Therapist - Multiple Openings - (208071)

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

Job summary

A regional health care provider is hiring Occupational Therapists for multiple positions across various care settings on Vancouver Island. They offer competitive wages ranging from $42.56 to $52.95 per hour and relocation assistance up to $5,000 for eligible candidates. Ideal candidates will have current licensure in BC and have graduated from an Occupational Therapy program. They are also committed to diversity and inclusion in their workforce.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Competitive Wage

Extended health benefits

4 weeks vacation

13 statutory holidays

Accrued sick pay

Pension plan

Educational scholarships

Premium employee discount program

Skills

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

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 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.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Employee Experience team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [e-mail]

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.

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