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 school board in Ontario is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist to provide therapy services and assessments for students with exceptional needs. The role involves developing strategies for student support and collaborating with educational teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and pediatric experience. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university physiotherapy or occupational therapy program.
• Eligible for registration with Canadian Physiotherapy Association or Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Minimum two years pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school staff to assess students’ strengths and needs.
• Recommend modifications to meet individual needs in consultation with school staff.
• Develop strategies for student support in classroom environments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy or occupational therapy

Job description

This is an ongoing job posting. Due to the volume of interest, we are unable to provide individual updates. Candidates will only be contacted if a vacancy becomes available. This posting may be reactivated at any time throughout the 2025/2026 school year, as hiring is determined by system needs.

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)

Please Note: Travel from site to site will be required.

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

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.

This is an ongoing job posting. While we welcome applications at any time, candidates will only be contacted if a vacancy becomes available. Due to the volume of interest, we’re unable to provide individual updates—we’ll be in touch if an opportunity aligns with your application.

Interested candidates are required to complete the following online application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team.

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 communications 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 professional, supervisory references in the job posting screening section of the online application. We do not contact references prior to practicum/interview.
• The York Region District School Board spans a wide geographical area. Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists positions are located throughout the York Region District School Board.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The York Region District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive 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 seek to hire individuals who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy to actualize the Board’s priorities, goals and principles. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, 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;
• groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities;
• persons who identify as women;
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Accessibility and Accommodation: We recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will make appropriate accommodations based on protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. If accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information related to accommodation will be handled confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role you pursue.

Police Check: Anyone seeking employment or volunteering must provide a satisfactory police record check. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check must be completed within six months prior to the start date. We will accept PVSCs that name other boards or employers within Ontario obtained within the last six months.

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 qualified candidates will be contacted. The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.