Occupational Therapist

Career Opportunity:
Occupational Therapist

Location:

Vanderhoof, BC

Employment Type:

Full-Time, 35 Hours per week

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. CSFS provides services to 11-member Nations and values unique experiences, community connections, and the natural wonders of northern BC.

• Assess the child’s functional status through clinical observation in appropriate settings (home, daycare, etc.), administration of formal OT assessment, and consultation with family/caregivers.
• Develop appropriate caseload management strategies including prioritization, goal-directed programming/intervention, waitlist management, and program evaluation.
• Maintain professional development through attendance of in-services, workshops, courses, and conferences as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations to the family/caregivers to facilitate development of the child’s functional skills and promote independence; recommendations include programming suggestions, therapeutic activities, specialized equipment, environmental modifications, and/or referral to other agencies/professionals.

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
• Previous experience in primary care or with marginalized populations is an asset.

Wage Range: $48.09 - $62.28 per hour. Wage placement is dependent on role-specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience, market conditions, and internal equity.

Additional benefits include flexible time off options, a Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with a 9.31% employer contribution after eligibility), and extended health and dental benefits. CSFS invests in education and professional development opportunities.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating recruitment processes. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Human Resources team, and we will collaborate to address your requirements.