Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acquired Brain Injury, Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Halifax, Canada. You will support therapeutic services at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, working with in-patients primarily in the Acquired Brain Injury Program. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This full-time position offers competitive wages and benefits, contributing to a vibrant and diverse team.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized community college occupational assistant program.
• Annual BCLS certification.
• Previous knowledge of seating and mobility systems an asset.
• Experience in splinting and/or hand therapy considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Complete therapeutic and technical support duties in occupational therapy.
• Work primarily with in-patients of the Acquired Brain Injury Program.
• Adhere to QEII Health Sciences Centre policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Creativity

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Initiative

Language competencies

Education

Graduation from recognized community college occupational assistant program

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 210437
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department: OPCZ ABI Occupational Therapy
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Oct-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Program Manager and the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) completes therapeutic and technical support duties in the delivery of occupational therapy services to QEII Health Sciences Centre clients both independently and collaboratively with health care team members and students. The Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible to adhere to QEII Health Sciences Centre policies and procedures. This position is based at the 7th floor of the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre (NSRAC). The OTA will work primarily with in-patients of the Acquired Brain Injury Program.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduation from a recognized community college occupational assistant program
• Annual BCLS certification
• Previous experience and/or knowledge of seating and mobility systems an asset
• Previous experience splinting and/or hand therapy considered an asset
• Strong communication, creativity, problem-solving and organizational skills are required
• Must be adaptable, flexible and demonstrate initiative
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with health care team members, clients, caregivers and students
• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-Time; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$25.83 - $30.09 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.