Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
Plan and provide Occupational Therapy input for residents in Long-Term Care, Acute Care, and Out-Patient programs. Collaborate with clients through assessment and interventions to meet occupational performance goals and promote health.
Occupational Therapy - MHC Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/28/2026 - 03/24/2028 Reason for Term: Maternity Leave FTE: 0.50 Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.50 Annual Base Hours: 1950 Salary: $46.459, $47.850, $49.289, $50.767, $52.287, $53.853 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview In consultation with the interdisciplinary patient care team, plans and provides Occupational Therapy input for residents in Long-Term Care, participants in the PRIME program, patients in the Acute Care Program, or Out-Patient Programs, including Easy Street and MHC for Lungs.
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 in Geriatrics required. Recent experience working in a community setting preferred for staff working in the PRIME program.
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). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy. 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, he/she must pass the examination required by COTM during the next available exam offering to maintain employment with the Centre. Membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) preferred. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and possess a vehicle to conduct home visits (PRIME only).
Qualifications: and Skills
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.
Good computer skills are required.
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.