Pediatric Occupational Therapist

New grads welcome! Kootenay Family Place is looking for a temporary Occupational Therapist to join our Early Intervention team for a maternity leave position (starting immediately and ending December 31, 2026). The successful candidate will provide consultation, assessment, program planning, parent coaching and intervention in a variety of settings (i.e. clients’ homes, daycares/preschools, and at Kootenay Family Place) to families with children from birth to five years old. This role involves working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team of professionals, dedicated to proving the highest standard of family-centered care in a provincially funded early intervention therapy program. Wages are based on the BCGEU Collective Agreement.

Travel within the Castlegar, Trail, Fruitvale and Rossland area is required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Membership with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Previous pediatric experience with children 0-5 is an asset, particularly working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, regulation challenges, and picky eating

Why join our team?

A career with us means that you will be joining of a team of professionals who love their jobs and are passionate about providing high quality therapy services to preschool aged children in the beautiful West Kootenays. New grads are welcome, we provide paid mentoring with an experienced local pediatric OT and professional development funds to help you build your clinical skills. We are ready to support you as you start your career.

About the area:

Castlegar is nestled neatly between the Selkirk and Monashee Mountain ranges and overlooks the Columbia River. From fishing, swimming and boating to hiking, biking, and skiing this area has some of the best outdoor recreation in BC! Nearby you will find two ski hills (Whitewater and Red Mountain) and Nelson with its excellent dining, shopping, and cultural events. Travel is easy with Castlegar having its own airport. If you are interested in the area check out: http://www.destinationcastlegar.com/, https://www.nelsonkootenaylake.com/, http://tourismrossland.com/

Work remotely

• No

Job Type: Full Time (35 hours/week)

Job Type: Full-time Temporary

Pay: $44.05-$52.82 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Vacation
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: required

• Castlegar, BC V1N 1J7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-05-30 (open until position is filled)

Contact: Gent Harrison Kootenay Family Place Executive Director:

executivedirector@kootenayfamilyplace.org

778-460-5100