Occupational Therapist Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winkler; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking a temporary Occupational Therapist to provide care within the Rehabilitation Services department. The position requires a Master's Degree and active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in skills such as communication and teamwork, and the ability to respect a culturally diverse population. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to community health while working within a vibrant and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Work scheduled evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays if required.
• Travel to other regional facilities as duties require.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and email/outlook

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated effective decision making and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity

Proficiency in both official languages (English and French)

Respect for confidentiality

Good work and attendance record

Education

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba

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Position Number: 119-71455-P238-09 (0.5) & 119-71455-P238-13 (0.1) Line 5 of the rotation.

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Site:Boundary Trails Health Centre

Union: MGEU

Department/Unit: Rehabilitation Services

Work Location: Boundary Trails Health Centre

City: Winkler

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 0.60

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days (May be required to work evenings,weekends & statutory holidays)

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 12/28/2025 –06/26/2027

Reason for Term:Maternity Leave (may expire with two weeks notice)

Current caseload is adult

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Joina region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master’s Degree or equivalent entry level requirement in Occupational Therapy.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and email/outlook.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with management and staff within the region as well as appropriate outside vendors and agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work scheduled evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud.If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.