HealthCareersInSask.ca·Swift Current, Saskatchewan
The Occupational Therapist provides direct specialized care to individuals with moderate to severe mental illness, addiction, and concurrent disorders. They work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver recovery-oriented, inclusionary, and flexible services.
Position #: 179979
Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Swift Current Community Services
City/Town: Swift Current
Department: Community Response Teams
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77
Travel Required: Yes
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the program area manager, as applicable, the Occupational Therapist Degree is responsible for providing direct specialized care from a recovery service perspective that is inclusionary and flexible for individuals with moderate to severe and persistent mental illness, addiction and concurrent disorders. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and possess a valid Class 5 driver's license. Clinical experience in a mental health setting and registration with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists are required.
Market context
Occupational therapist positions in Saskatchewan are typically sought in schools, hospitals, and community care, especially where rehabilitation and functional support are needed. This role is competitive because it requires a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, registration or eligibility with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists, and a valid Class 5 driver’s license. The requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster; if you are applying, confirm your registration status and driver’s license before submitting.