Senior Occupational Therapist

Children, Community and Social Services | Services à l’enfance et Services sociaux et communautaires; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CPRI is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver specialized services for children and youth with complex needs. You will conduct detailed assessments, develop individualized treatments, and work with families and a multidisciplinary team to support therapy goals.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, evidence-based practice, with responsibilities including assessing clients, documenting progress, and coordinating with community partners.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university.
• Valid Ontario G driver's license to travel within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed assessments and creating personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Educating and supporting families to achieve therapy goals.
• Conducting and interpreting standardized assessments.
• Recording and reporting assessment findings and client progress.
• Leading clinical consultations with community partners.

Skills

Trauma-informed

OT techniques

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Family education

Cultural awareness

Documentation

Goal setting

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Occupational Therapist at CPRI!

Make a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs by providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver specialized Occupational Therapy services and support families in their journey towards better health and well-being.

About the job

As part of our team at the CPRI, you will deliver specialized Occupational Therapy services and develop innovative care programs. Every day will be a little different based on your clients' needs, but you can expect it to include activities like:

• Performing detailed assessments and creating personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Educating and supporting families to achieve therapy goals.
• Conducting and interpreting standardized assessments.
• Recording and reporting assessment findings and client progress.
• Leading clinical consultations with community partners.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• You have graduated from a master's degree level or equivalent course in Occupational Therapy from a university of recognized standing.
• You have a valid Ontario ‘G' Drivers License to travel within the service area.

Knowledge

• expertise in occupational therapy techniques for assessment, planning, treatment, and follow-up.
• experience with consultation service delivery models.
• specialized training in sensory integration, life skills, child development, and feeding.
• an understanding of cultural and human diversity.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• engage with children, youth, families, and service providers.
• teach clinical skills to therapists and community members.
• work collaboratively with team members and community representatives.

Organizational Skills

• organize, prioritize, and schedule clients.
• manage information and your workload effectively.

Analytical and Reasoning Skills:

• set therapeutic goals and design individual or group programs.
• gather and discuss relevant information with referral sources and families.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and theOPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the “How to apply” section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What we offer

We are a supportive and compassionate team of health professionals at CPRI. We foster an inclusive and respectful environment, empowering our team members and adapting to their unique needs and preferences.

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions.
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs.
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups.
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• base salary that aligns to market trends with scheduled salary progression
• a modern, friendly, and accessible physical work environment

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information

Address:

Category: Health and Social Services

Posted on: September 18, 2026

Note:

• About security checks:
• A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position.
• If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
• Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is October 2, 2026 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code.