School-Based Occupational Therapist — Impactful Role

Parkland School Division No 70 Centre for Education; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team & interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Trans-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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.