Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant (OT/PTA)

Aspirespecialneeds; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire Child Development Centre is seeking an Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant to support neurodivergent children aged 2-18 in school and community settings across Central Alberta. The role works with occupational and physical therapists to deliver interventions, assessments, and follow-up services.

The position offers a permanent part-time schedule, flexible Monday to Friday hours, and potential growth to full-time.

Qualifications

• Diploma in OT/PTA required.
• Experience with neurodivergent children preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Support therapists in delivery of assessment follow-up, consultation and intervention.
• Build capacity with parents, teachers and school staff.
• Support children in motor, sensory, interoception, daily living and play skills in school and community.
• Provide administrative support to therapists and programs.
• Develop resources and training tools for school teams and parents.
• Implement practical, strength-based strategies to promote development.
• Administer screening tools for therapist interpretation.
• Collaborate with families and educational teams on goals.

Skills

Motor skills

Sensory regulation

Interoception

ADL training

Play development

Microsoft Office 365

Database apps

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Occupational and physical therapist assistant diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Database applications

Job description

Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant (OT/PTA)

Position: Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant (OT/PTA)
Posting: August 12, 2026
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found
Reports to: Supervisor of School and Family Services
location: Red Deer, Alberta

Pay: CA$24.39-$30.00 per hour

Aspire Child Development Centre (Aspire) is seeking an Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant who is passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and values collaboration, flexibility, and growth. In this role, you will work alongside occupational therapists and physical therapists to support neurodivergent children through fine motor, gross motor, sensory, and functional interventions delivered in school and community settings across Central Alberta. If you are looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and a schedule that respects your life outside of work, we would love to meet you.

About the Role

You will be supporting occupational therapists and physical therapists in work with children aged 2-18 years. You will also provide back-up administrative support to the School and Family Services Program. This position offers variety, autonomy, and clinical support.

Your Role at Aspire

• Support occupational and physical therapists in delivering assessment follow-up, consultation, and intervention services
• Build capacity with parents, teachers, and school staff
• Support children, schools, and families in developing skills and better understanding motor skills, sensory regulation, interoceptive awareness, activities of daily living, and play, in school, and community settings
• Provide administrative support to therapists
• Assist in the development of resources and training tools for school teams and parents
• Support the implementation of practical, strength-based strategies to promote child development
• Administer screening tools for interpretation by therapists
• Collaborate with families and educational teams to support identified goals
• Provide back-up administrative support to the School and Families Services Program

Your Strengths and Experience

• Experience working with children in the areas of motor skills, sensory regulation, interoception, activities of daily living, and play skill development is an asset
• Knowledge of best practices and current research, particularly related to autism and neurodivergent children
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic workload
• Willingness to contribute to the growth of the team
• Excellent knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office 365 and database applications

Qualifications

• Occupational and physical therapist assistant diploma
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Experience working withneurodivergent children (experience level flexible - mentorship available)

Schedule and Work Environment

• Permanent part-time, with opportunity to grow into full-time
• Flexible Monday to Friday schedule
• Christmas break and spring break off
• Reduced summer hours, with ongoing regular pay
• Aspire operates 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday

Aspire is in Red Deer, Alberta and is nicely situated between Calgary and Edmonton - offering the benefits of a smaller city with easy access to major centres.

What We offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive onboarding, training, and ongoing mentorship
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary team,including psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-languagepathologists and a physical therapist
• Paid time off and sick pay
• GroupSource benefits package, including:
  • Extended health and dental care
  • Life insurance

About Aspire

Aspire is a growing charitable organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing comprehensive child development services in collaboration with families and communities. We are known across Central Alberta for our expertise, compassion, and care in the services we provide.

We believe deeply in supporting our staff through training, growth opportunities, and a culture that values balance and well-being.

We believe in HOPE.

A holistic, optimistic, passionate, and empathetic approach with our staff and families alike.