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Occupational Therapist

Island Health

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#Occupational Therapy#Criminal Record Check#College of Health and Care Professionals of BC#CAOT#Occupational Therapist#HSA#Victoria General Hospital#Health Science Professionals
#Gorge Road Hospital
#patient care
#interdisciplinary team
#Vancouver Island Health Authority
TemporaryFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsCA$45 - CA$56 / HOUR

Location

Victoria, British Columbia

Salary

CA$45 - CA$56 / HOUR

Quick overview

Assess, develop, and implement individual and group treatment programs for an assigned caseload. Coordinate patients' treatment programs with referring physicians and other medical professionals. Ensure patient and staff safety and continuously improve quality and safety in all aspects of the position. Report to the Coordinator and provide occupational therapy services as part of a multi-site team

Requirements summary

  • Graduation from a university program in Occupational Therapy recognized by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT).
  • Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Eligible for membership in the CAOT.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated planning and instructional skills.
  • Ability to organize individual patient treatment programs.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other professional disciplines as part of a team.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Criminal Record Check required (CRC required)
Graduation from a university program in Occupational Therapy recognized by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)Instructional skillsPlanning skillsInterdisciplinary teamworkPhysical ability to carry out dutiesOrganizing patient treatment programsEffective verbal communicationEffective written communicationOccupational therapy assessmentDeveloping and implementing individual treatment programsDeveloping and implementing group treatment programsCare coordination with referring physicians

Job description

Close Date Jul. 5 2026 Location Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800/1600 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $45.15 - $56.17 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jul. 13 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) May. 1 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority ( Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Coordinator, assesses, develops and implements individual and group treatment programs to ensure optimum patient care for assigned caseload. Coordinates patients' treatment programs with referring physicians and other medical professionals.

Qualifications

  • Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a university program in Occupational Therapy recognized by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT). Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the CAOT. Skills And Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated planning and instructional skills.
  • Ability to organize individual patient treatment programs.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other professional disciplines as part of a team.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD690.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA

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Market context

Occupational therapy roles in BC

Occupational Therapist positions in British Columbia are commonly tied to hospitals, rehabilitation, community health, and school-based services, where demand often reflects aging populations and ongoing rehabilitation needs. These roles are competitive because employers usually require CAOT-recognized education, current BC licensure, and eligibility for CAOT membership, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and tailor your resume to the setting named in the posting.

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