Occupational Therapist - SMHC

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba seeks an Occupational Therapist for a clinical role at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre. The successful candidate will have an entry-to-practice credential in Occupational Therapy and relevant clinical experience, preferably in mental health or geriatrics. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills. The position offers a full-time work schedule with in-person arrangements, starting from March 9, 2026. Competitive applicants will also be registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in mental health or geriatrics an asset.
• Completion of continuing professional education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic techniques and activities.
• Maintain comprehensive patient records.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Knowledge of best practice standards in occupational therapy

Assessing and planning patient-centered therapy programs

Effective leadership and communication skills

Interpersonal relationship management

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Collaboration with other disciplines

Professional judgment and initiative

Organizational and critical thinking skills

Education

Entry-to-practice credential in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 03/09/2026 - 09/27/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in the mental health or geriatrics field would be an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).
• Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Registration is required with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) with the incumbent’s name entered in the practicing register or in the provisional register as an examination candidate. Where the incumbent is provisionally registered as an examination candidate, to maintain employment with the Centre, he/she must pass the examination required by COTM during the next available exam offering to maintain employment with the Centre.
• Membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• A thorough knowledge of best practice standards in the application of occupational therapy theory models.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient-centered occupational therapy programs.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
• Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence‑based practice.
• Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare knowledge.
• Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.

Physical Requirements

• Must demonstrate adequate strength, agility, motor coordination and dexterity for implementation of therapeutic techniques and manipulation of therapeutic activities as necessary.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
  

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This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.