Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist may also provide clinic supervision and training for students and provisional members and participates in the education of other health care professionals.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Experience Not Applicable Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Master’s Degree or equivalent entry level requirement in Occupational Therapy.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM). Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

Qualifications: and Skills

Physical Requirements

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. May work scheduled evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

• This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
• Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
• Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce.
• Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
• Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
• Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
• Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud.
• If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
• Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants.
• Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative.
• Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.