Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Tessellate Child and Family Therapy; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Flexible scheduling

Professional development funding

On-site parking

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Tessellate Child and Family Therapy in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist for a contract, on-site role in Etobicoke, ON. You will assess children's sensory, motor, emotional, and social needs and develop individualized Play-based OT interventions.

Collaborating with families and mental health colleagues, you will document progress, communicate recommendations, contribute to program development, maintain best practices, and participate in team meetings.

Qualifications

• Registered OT in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in paediatric OT and early intervention with diverse developmental stages.
• Knowledge of sensory integration and self-regulation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s sensory, motor, emotional, social, and functional needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and deliver play-based OT interventions.
• Collaborate with families, mental health clinicians, and community partners.
• Document progress, maintain case notes, and communicate recommendations to caregivers.
• Contribute to program development and participate in team meetings and case consultations.

Skills

Paediatric OT

Early Intervention

Sensory Integration

Self-regulation

Motor planning

Play-based therapy

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

OT registration in Ontario

Job description

Tessellate Child and Family Therapy provides occupational therapy, physiotherapy, mental health and play therapy services to children and families in the Greater Toronto Area. The practice focuses on creating a supportive, child-centred environment that promotes emotional, social, and developmental well-being. Services are designed to engage children in therapeutic play while supporting caregivers with practical strategies. Team members collaborate to offer integrated care that responds to the unique needs of each child and family.

Our Approach to Care

We believe every child deserves to be understood, supported, and empowered.

Our Occupational Therapists work collaboratively with families to help children develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to participate meaningfully in everyday life.

Whether supporting sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor development, self-care, or participation in school and play, we strive to provide individualized care that builds on each child’s unique strengths.

Role Description

The Paediatric Occupational Therapist is a contract, on-site role based in Etobicoke, ON. This position involves assessing children’s sensory, motor, emotional, social, and functional needs; developing individualized treatment plans; and delivering play-based occupational therapy interventions in a clinic setting. The therapist will collaborate with mental health clinicians, families, and community partners to support children’s participation at home, school, and in the community. Daily tasks include documentation, progress monitoring, and communicating recommendations to caregivers and other providers. The role also involves contributing to program development, maintaining best practices, and participating in team meetings and case consultations.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated competency in Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention, with experience working with children across all developmental stages.
• Knowledge in Sensory Integration and supporting self-regulation, motor planning, and functional participation through play-based approaches.
• Ability to build rapport and work effectively with children and families
• Experience in mental health or play-based clinical settings is an asset, including familiarity with interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong clinical reasoning, and organized documentation practices.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to providing non-discriminatory, culturally sensitive services.
• Ability to work on-site in Etobicoke, ON, and to manage a consistent caseload while maintaining professional boundaries and ethics.
• Experience working with neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals

What We Offer

• Opportunities for mentorship and/or consultation within our multidisciplinary team
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Professional development funding and ongoing learning opportunities
• A warm, collaborative, and supportive team culture
• Full administrative support, including scheduling, billing, and client inquiries
• Free on-site parking
• A thoughtfully designed pediatric clinic space