Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Occupational Therapist collaborates with clients to perform assessments and design interventions to meet occupational performance goals. The role focuses on supporting healthy lifestyles, preventing disability, and promoting overall health through quality client care.
OT Ambulatory Care Service Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 08/11/2026 - 06/05/2027 Reason for Term: Maternity Leave FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $46.459, $47.850, $49.289, $50.767, $52.287, $53.853 Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Position Overview The Occupational Therapist collaborates with clients through assessment, interventions, follow-up, planning and designing of services to meet occupational performance goals, support healthy lifestyles, prevent illness and disability and promote health. Quality client care is supported through continuing professional development, research, quality improvement and promotion of occupational therapy. Experience
Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM). Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area preferred.
Registration is required with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) with the incumbent’s name entered in the practicing register or in the provisional register as an examination candidate. Where the incumbent is provisionally registered as an examination candidate, to maintain employment with the Centre, he/she must pass the examination required by COTM during the next available exam offering to maintain employment with the Centre. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy. Membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) preferred.
Qualifications: and Skills
Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare knowledge.
Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.
Market context
Manitoba’s allied-health market continues to value occupational therapists, especially in settings serving diverse and rural communities. These roles are competitive because employers often look for both registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba and added strengths such as Indigenous language or cultural knowledge, plus current CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your registration status and tailor your application to community-based experience.