OT2026-2027

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education; Fort McMurray; Presencial; CAD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support students across multiple schools within the division. This full-time, 1.0 FTE position starts August 25, 2026 and offers a comprehensive benefit/pension plan and the Northern Living Allowance.

The role requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, registration with ACOT, caseload management, and collaboration with teachers, EAs, and health authorities.

Formación

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• ACOT registration or eligibility is required.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; willingness to work in a trans-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to manage caseload timely and effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Build staff capacity across teachers, EAs, LACs, and administrators.
• Screening and/or assessment as required.
• Create treatment plans for students.
• Attend parent meetings to implement and report on progress.
• Monitor progress of children on caseload.
• Provide resources such as visuals as needed.
• Assist teachers and EAs with developmentally appropriate practice.
• Maintain inventory of materials, assessments and supplies.
• Keep confidential records and produce timely reports.
• Meet with school teams and coordinate efforts.
• Provide in-service and professional development for staff and parents.
• Communicate with supervisor regularly.
• Support OT EAs and manage their caseloads.
• Coordinate with local health authority for services and transition of caseloads.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Team & interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Trans-disciplinary collaboration

Educación

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Posting OT 2026-2027

Occupational Therapist

Location Division Office FTE 1.0

Start Date August 25, 2026

Salary To Be Negotiated

Closing Date Open until Filled

Our Division

Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is part of Alberta's publicly-funded education system and its staff of over 720 proudly serves over 8000 students in the Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

FMPSD warmly welcomes students and families to the Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Our Mission

The Fort McMurray Public School Division is a learning community dedicated to educating all students for personal excellence.

Salary negotiable based on experience, training and number of days worked, plus a comprehensive benefit/pension plan and the Northern Living Allowance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Build staff capacity (teachers, educational assistants, LAC teachers, administrators, etc.)
• Formal and informal screening and/or assessment as required
• Create treatment plans
• Attend parent meetings to implement, review and report on the child's progress
• Monitor progress of children on caseload
• Supply appropriate resources such as visuals, etc.
• Assist teachers and educational assistants in providing developmentally appropriate practice
• Maintain an inventory of materials, assessments, and supplies
• Maintain appropriate, confidential records, and provide timely reports (complying with standards of Alberta Learning and ACOT)
• Meet with school teams
• Provide in-service and professional development as needed, including both staff and parent support
• Communicate with supervisor
• Support Occupational Therapy Assistants (OT EAs) and manage their caseloads
• Liaise with the local health authority to coordinate services and transition caseload(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Completion of a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.

The successful applicant must be registered or eligible to be registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapy Association (ACOT).

Strong team and interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a trans-disciplinary environment.

Demonstrated ability to manage caseload in a timely and effective manner. This position follows the local School Division calendar - 205 days.

A vehicle, and ability to drive is necessary as the caseload involves several different schools within the Division.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check.

FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, the internet, MS office, Google Workspace including Gmail, docs, and sheets.

Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.