Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Job ID: 28548

Salary: $106,158 - $126,809

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Closing Date: Open until filled

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Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Are you looking for meaningful work where your impact is visible every day? Are you ready to experience life in Yellowknife, where your expertise is valued, your commute is short, and opportunities for adventure are right outside your door?

If so, we invite you to consider joining our Rehabilitation Team in Yellowknife.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides assessment, treatment, education, and referral services to help clients improve independence and quality of life. Working within professional standards and evidence-based practice, the OT delivers client-centered care across a variety of settings.

Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Occupational Therapy, the OT manages an independent and diverse caseload of individuals experiencing developmental, physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges. Services are provided in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, homes, and community settings, with opportunities to travel to smaller communities across the Northwest Territories.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide assessment, treatment, and intervention for children and adults across hospital, clinic, school, home, and community settings.
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to support independence and daily functioning.
- Prescribe or adapt orthoses and assistive devices and recommend environmental modifications as needed.
- Educate and collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, including outreach to smaller communities.
- Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed care while participating in program development and maintaining safe clinical practice.

Key Qualifications
- Experience providing assessment and treatment across the lifespan.
- Ability to prescribe or fabricate orthoses and recommend assistive devices.
- Strong clinical judgment, independent caseload management, communication, and teamwork skills with a commitment to culturally safe practice.

To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- Successful completion of a master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Additional Requirements
- Provisional professional licensure in any Canadian province and full licensure within six months of hire.
- Graduation from a recognized Occupational Therapy program and successful completion of the certification exam within a reasonable time frame.
- Practicing member of CAOT.

Build your career, make a meaningful difference, and experience a unique northern lifestyle. We encourage you to apply.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Labour Market Supplement

The successful incumbent will receive a $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions

Term Position

This job opening is for a one (1) year term.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations

Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and be professionally licensed in any Canadian province is mandatory for this position.

For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28548

Closing Date: Open Until Filled - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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