Occupational Therapist

Requisition : 411052

Position Number: 111-71455-P238-T1

Posting End Date: September 22, 2026

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Portage Regional Health Centre

Union: MGEU

Department/Unit: Rehabilitation Services

Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre

City: Portage la Prairie

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days, may be required to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 11/01/2026 – 03/31/2027

Salary
: $47.62 - $56.30

Curent caseload is adults.

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

The Occupational Therapist will operate with a high degree of independence as a member of a multidisciplinary regional rehabilitation team. The incumbent will participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of rehabilitation services, using a client centered, goal orientated approach for children and/or adult populations. These services include assessment, direct intervention, consultation and public/parent/caregiver education and training within a variety of settings, which may include acute care, outpatient, long-term care, client’s home, school and other community settings.

The Occupational Therapist may also provide clinic supervision and training for students and provisional members and participates in the education of other health care professionals.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Not Applicable

• Master’s Degree or equivalent entry level requirement in Occupational Therapy.

• Active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and email/outlook.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with management and staff within the region as well as appropriate outside vendors and agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and…