Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Temporary/Term Opportunities - 2025/2026

York Region District School Board; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational board in Ontario is looking for a qualified Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist for temporary/term opportunities. This role involves evaluating students' needs, collaborating with educational teams, and developing tailored strategies. Applicants must hold a relevant degree, be eligible for respective provincial registrations, and have pediatric experience. This is a full-time position with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years pediatric experience required.
• Registered with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association or the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Members of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario are needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the pre-entry screening process for children.
• Collaborate with school staff to assess students' needs.
• Develop recommendations and strategies for students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in physiotherapy or occupational therapy

Job description

Job Details

Thank you for your interest in a career as a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist with the York Region District School Board. This application is for temporary/term opportunities, and the posting may be reactivated at any time throughout the 2025/2026 school year. Candidates will only be contacted if a vacancy becomes available.

Work Location

Regional Student Services (Education Centre - Newmarket, Centre for Leadership and Learning, 300 Harry Walker Parkway South, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8E2)

Work Schedule

35 hours/week (full-time hours)

Travel

Travel from site to site will be required.

Internal Applicants

Internal YRDSB staff must apply to internal job postings posted through the BWW.

Temporary Positions

Position available for a period in excess of 30 consecutive working days to replace a permanent employee who is absent on an approved leave of absence (e.g. pregnancy, parental, educational or medical leave).

Term Positions

Position available for a period in excess of 30 consecutive working days due to additional funding.

Major Responsibilities

• To participate in the pre-entry screening process for children with exceptional abilities in response to requests from Student Services Coordinators, outside agencies or parents.
• To collaborate with school staff regarding students in the classroom and individually assess students' strengths and needs related to educational programs.
• To share physical and occupational therapy assessment data with members of the educational team, including parents or caregivers and students, and appropriate medical and community agencies.
• To collaborate with the educational team to develop recommendations and strategies appropriate for each student in his/her classroom and school environment.
• To provide ongoing involvement with students to ensure the continued appropriateness of initial strategies, and to modify or expand strategies as needed.
• To support the development of the Individual Education Plan.
• To clarify relevant medical information, and assessment data from outside services.
• To provide information relevant to the student's medical and/or physical condition.
• To recommend special equipment as required to meet individual needs in consultation with school personnel.
• To recommend modifications to school buildings and playgrounds to enable student participation and to meet individual needs.
• To refer, as appropriate, to other services and agencies.
• To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Principals of Student Services, Student Services Coordinators and/or the Superintendent of Student Services.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university physiotherapy or occupational therapy program with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Eligible for registration with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association or the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Physiotherapists must be members of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Occupational Therapists must be members of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Minimum of two years pediatric experience. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, time management and presentation skills are required.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.

Additional Information

• In the application process, you will be prompted to provide at least three (3) professional, supervisory references (including full name, position title, work location/organization, and email address) in the job posting screening section of the online application. We do not contact references prior to the practicum/interview.
• The York Region District School Board spans a wide geographical area. Positions are located throughout the Board. A list of YRDSB Schools is provided.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and strives to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, and inclusion, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples;
• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic;
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• Persons who identify as women;
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to [e-mail] or a member of the Recruitment Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees

If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager ([e-mail]) to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g., physical, cognitive), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] with reference to the job title.

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period. Applicants will be deemed to have the educational qualifications, according to the job description for the classification they are currently in, as per the terms of the current CUPE Local 1734 Collective Agreement. Permanent CUPE 1734 applicants will be considered first in the selection process.

Police Check Requirement

Anyone seeking employment or wanting to volunteer must provide a satisfactory police record check. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) must be completed by the police services in your jurisdiction within six (6) months prior to the scheduled start date. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

Application Process

Online applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre – Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and will be contacted. The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.