Leave Replacement

Occupational Therapist

Expected duration of the position:   September 28, 2026 (negotiable) – January 31, 2028

Wages:            $45.15-$56.17 per hour - $88,043 to $109,532 per year, plus a pension contribution

                           (currently 9.31% of gross earnings)

Hours:             Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (temporary)

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to work within a team of highly skilled and supportive professionals in a positive work environment that values collaboration, flexibility and family-centered care. Your caseload will include occupational therapy services for children from birth to 19. Work is primarily from our centre in Prince George, with occasional outreach to surrounding communities.

We Offer

• excellent benefits: inclusion in the defined rate Municipal Pension Plan, extended medical, dental, long term disability insurance, and more
• mentoring and paid training

Qualifications/Requirements (required by start date)

• active registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
• graduate of a recognized Occupational Therapy program
• an acceptable criminal record check
• a valid British Columbia Class 5 driver's license
• current COVID-19 vaccination including booster within the past 10 months

About Us

We are one of BC’s largest and longest-serving child development charities founded in 1967 and we assist over 1,000 children annually through our services.

At the CDC, we believe that no person is an island — collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our Centre is home to a dynamic team of therapists who thrive in an environment grounded in open communication, shared knowledge, and mutual respect.

We are proud to be an agile workplace that values flexibility, work-life balance, and individual diversity. Our Centre likes to prioritize in-person service with a mix of remote work; we want our team members to work in the way that suits them and their families best.

Our culture is vibrant and inclusive — from summer BBQs and Zumba classes to birthday celebrations, we embrace connection and fun. We also encourage comfortable dress, flexible hours, and a genuine sense of belonging.

At CDC, transparency and trust are cornerstones of our team’s success. When our employees feel valued

and heard, they respond with engagement, innovation, and excellence in client care.

Community

Prince George is a vibrant, four-season city that features spectacular lifestyle options, including a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, many dining options, live theatre, all major department stores, and more. We are home to the University of Northern BC, the second most highly ranked primarily undergraduate university in Canada (Maclean’s). The city offers housing that is extremely affordable. See the following for more information: Move Up PG, Tourism PG.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and résumé by email to:

Pat Hamilton, Lead Occupational Therapist, path@cdcpg.org

For additional information, call (250) 563-7168 ext. 234

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OF PRINCE GEORGE AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Staff Occupational Therapist

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Lead Occupational Therapist, the Staff Occupational Therapist will provide speech occupational therapy services to infants and children as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Clinical work primarily involves:

• Assessing occupational engagement
• Using diverse therapeutic interventions to improve engagement
• Identifying requirements for equipment or modifications to home or other environments
• Prescribing, fitting, monitoring and testing adaptive/assistive devices, mobility aids and self-care aids
• Constructing basic splints, designing adaptive equipment and submitting requests for procurement of such equipment
• Using a family-centred approach to care
• Working in a culturally safe, trauma-informed manner

JOB CLASSIFICATION/PROFILE/WAGE GRID LEVEL: P1 Working Professional

WAGE SCHEDULE: Wage Schedule J as per the provincial collective agreement between the Health Employers Association of BC and the Health Sciences Professionals Bargaining Association.

WORKPLACE WHERE JOB DESCRIPTION IN USE: All geographical areas served by the Child Development Centre of Prince George and District Association (CDC), in a variety of environments, including but not limited to virtual, daycare, CDC, preschool, school, home visits.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Baccalaureate or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy obtained in British Columbia or an academic qualification from a program or institution outside of British Columbia considered equivalent by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) Board
• Licensed by the CHCPBC
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license
• Ability to carry out the duties of the position

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Exercises independent judgment in decision making related to therapeutic, preventative and/or rehabilitative services to promote, develop, maintain and/or restore optimal
• Performs work in accordance with established standards of practice, employer policies, contractual obligations, and work-related processes, procedures and guidelines, including safety and quality
• Screens referrals and performs intake. Conducts assessments and/or examinations of patient/client/resident status; interviews/gathers information from patient/client/resident/family; reviews patient/client heath records including test results to determine, develop and implement care/treatment plans using diverse approaches and/or coordinates services for patient/client/resident; evaluates and prioritizes interventions including diagnostic and other testing procedures to support diagnosis and
• Engages patient/client/resident/family/caregivers in setting treatment/service
• Provides treatment, education and guidance in individual or group
• Provides education to patients/clients and families/caregivers regarding functional and rehabilitation issues of patients/clients; coaches patients/clients to ensure their maximum effort and cooperation and promotes their independence and return to optimum
• Administers standard clinical diagnostic tests to assess impairment/function.
• Instructs patients/residents/clients on equipment/aid use and
• Monitors patient/client/resident progress, evaluates outcomes/goals and reassesses and/or modifies care/treatment plan and/or refers patient/client/resident to other health care resources as required. Identifies patient/client/resident/family learning needs and provides related instruction, guidance and/or education materials. Advocates on behalf of patient/client/resident and family/caregiver. Assists patient/clients/residents to obtain community supports and links clients to community partners and
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary care teams, practice leaders, patient/client/resident, family and other stakeholders in the provision of care across the continuum; provides clinical work direction to designated care providers and volunteers; and coordinates administrative tasks related to the provision of
• Participates in employer programs and initiatives such as clinical rounds, discharge planning, research activities, quality improvement, case/team conferences, meetings, community engagement activities, and the development of new policies, procedures and standards for care/program Contributes to discussions; reports back on decisions, outcomes and recommendations.
• Utilizes, and maintains work area and equipment as needed.
• Participates in the evaluation of work-related systems, tools, supplies, and equipment in the provision of care/treatment.
• Gathers, enters, reviews, and maintains patient/client/resident information in health Compiles/prepares reports.
• Provides orientation, guidance, and collegial information or demonstration of equipment or work methods and processes to others including peers, new staff, and students.
• Provides instruction and/or supervision to students; evaluates and provides feedback on student progress. Provides work direction to support
• Performs other related duties as

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Draft Revision:             May 2006

Date Reviewed:            February 2010

Draft Revision:             March 2010

Date Reviewed:            June 2012

Date Revised:              October 2023

Date Revised:               October 2024