Occupational Therapist

About the role

Continuum North is seeking registered occupational therapists (OTs) to join their interdisciplinary teams. Services are provided across the territories on Dene, Inuvialuit, Inuit, and Gwich'in lands (in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut).

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and ways of being (or willingness to learn)
• Cultural humility/commitment to reconciliation
• Trauma-informed approach
• Innovative, creative, and adaptable communication
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Collaboration with interprofessional team, schools, communities, and families
• Commitment to northern travel
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including travel on small planes and walking on varied terrain
• Understanding of inclusive schooling and tiered model of service (MTSS/RTI)
• Experience working with children in preschool/early learning settings

Requirements

• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with a provincial college in Canada
• Commitment to the role based on availability

Qualifications

• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with a provincial college in Canada

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Substantial on-boarding, reimbursement of professional fees, use of materials needed for the role, such as laptop and clinical materials.

Pay

Competitive compensation offered, including direct and indirect time compensation.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position featuring a combination of Northern travel and virtual services (from your home location).