Occupational Therapist

Close Date Aug. 28 2026 Location Victoria Summit Quadra Village (SUMMIT) - Victoria, BC V8T 2A1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel 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 1.00 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75.00 Planned Start Date Sep. 8 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Feb. 25 2028 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) Required for Professional Registration

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 of Therapy Programs, responsible for unit level therapy programs. This includes assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating therapy care plans on both an individual and group basis, for an assigned number of residents. Provides clinical work direction and coordinates tasks related to the provision of care and instructs Rehabilitation Assistants with the transfer of function.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience
• Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist;
• Two (2) years' recent related experience; and
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Skills And Abilities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively, especially clients with frailty, or complex physical and mental health needs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to travel between various sites.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position (lifting and moving residents safely). Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD701.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union HSA