Occupational Therapist, Regional Pain Program

Vancouver Island Health Authority; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 58,630 - 72,943; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority seeks an Occupational Therapist for the Regional Pain Program. The role emphasizes patient assessment and management within a chronic pain framework, requiring relevant qualifications and a commitment to safety and quality improvement. Candidates must have an accredited Occupational Therapy degree, current licensure, and preferably two years of experience in chronic pain management. This is a casual position with a salary range of $42.56 - $52.95 hourly.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate plans for patients/clients with chronic pain.
• Plan and implement patient education materials and sessions.
• Refer to community resources and set up self-management and rehabilitation plans.

Skills

Prioritise, organise and problem-solve

Observe and assess clients/patients

Excellent inter-professional team and group leadership skills

Demonstrate sound judgement, tact and empathy

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Work with others collaboratively

Foster good public relations

Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position

Operate related equipment, including computerized systems

Education

Graduation from a recognised university programme in Occupational Therapy

Current licensure in a practising category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)

Two years of related experience in tertiary level care chronic pain management

Job description

Occupational Therapist, Regional Pain Program - (224636)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8, CA (Primary)

Work area: FBA Only; Site: Multi-Site; Travel Requirement: No.

Shift: 0800-1600. Vacancy type: Casual. Salary: $42.56 - $52.95 hourly.

Worked for bi‑weekly: 0 hours. Planned start date: Feb. 2 2026. Approximate end date for temporary assignments: Pending return of incumbent.

CRC required? (not required for work with children or vulnerable adults).

Required for professional registration: Yes.

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager with professional and clinical support from the Manager, Pain Program, and working without general supervision within an inter‑professional, chronic disease management framework, the Occupational Therapist‑Pain Program, with the Pain Program inter‑disciplinary team, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates plans for patients/clients with chronic pain. Responsible for planning and implementing patient education materials and sessions, referral to community resources, and setting up ongoing self‑management and rehabilitation plans for patients/clients.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience: Graduation from a recognised university programme in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practising category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Two (2) years’ recent, related experience in tertiary level care chronic pain management/rehabilitation or an combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Prioritise, organise and problem‑solve.
• Observe and assess clients/patients.
• Excellent inter‑professional team and group leadership skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, tact and empathy.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Work with others collaboratively.
• Foster good public relations.
• Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Operate related equipment, including computerised systems.