Occupational Therapist

Soonats'oonehHealth Society is a vibrant urban Indigenous Integrated Health Team Centre and educational facility situated on Lheidli T'enneh territory in Prince George, BC. The Clinic’s inter-disciplinary team provides trauma-informed and culturally safe, medical and psychosocial services to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will play a crucial role in promoting physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, aligned with Indigenous perspectives on wellness. You will work closely with physicians, nurses, Elders, Knowledge Holders, wellness counselors, and social workers to provide services that support clients’ functional abilities and help them engage in meaningful activities in their daily lives.

As a part-time OT, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with clients on developing strategies to manage chronic conditions, overcome barriers to health-promoting behaviors, and foster independence and participation in cultural and community-based activities.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally safe occupational therapy services to Indigenous clients, addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of health.
• Collaborate with Soonats'ooneh interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
• Conduct client assessments and interventions for activities of daily living (ADLs), chronic disease management, mental health and substance misuse support, and aging-in-place.
• Facilitate client access to traditional activities such as land-based healing and cultural practices, supporting overall emotional and spiritual well-being.
• Offer home safety assessments and outreach services to meet the diverse needs of the community.
• Educate clients and their families about adaptive strategies and assistive devices that enhance participation in daily activities.
• Support clients in managing functional challenges such as mobility, self-care, and productivity through tailored interventions.
• Attend Soonats'ooneh team meetings to collaborate on case discussions and share insights into client care.
• Ensure all documentation and client records are up to date and aligned with Soonats'ooneh's standards of care.
• Promote culturally competent care and contribute to the organization’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
• Demonstrated experience or interest in working with Indigenous communities and understanding of Indigenous perspectives on health and healing.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches in healthcare.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a non-hierarchical, team-based environment.
• Ability to conduct assessments and interventions in both clinical and community settings, including home visits.
• Flexibility, cultural humility, and a commitment to continuous learning and self-reflection.
• Previous experience in primary care or with marginalized populations is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for community visits is an asset.

Why Join Soonats'ooneh?

• Be part of a team that prioritizes culturally safe and community-centered healthcare.
• Work in a non-hierarchical environment where all voices are valued equally.
• Engage with Elders and Knowledge Holders to support healing and well-being in culturally significant ways.
• Contribute to innovative, client-centered care that supports reconciliation and advances health equity for Indigenous populations.

Individuals with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis ancestry who meet the above criteria are encourage to apply.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and should be legally eligible to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Soonats'ooneh, however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.