Occupation Therapist

OSITION: Occupational Therapist

CLASSIFICATION: Permanent Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Wage Schedule J: P1 (wage range of $42.56/hr (Year 1) to $52.95/hr (Year 25), as per the Health Sciences Professionals Bargaining Association Collectiveve Agreement

DATE OF POSTING: 03/30/2026

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

COMMENCEMENT DATE: ASAP

The Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre is currently seeking a permanent full-time Occupational Therapist (75.0 hours bi-weekly) for our Early Intervention (EIP) and School-Aged Therapy (SATP) Teams. We are a community-based agency providing both early intervention and school-aged therapy services to children, youth, and families in the communities of Maple Ridge, Pit Meadows, and Katzie First Nation. Our therapists work as part of an interdisciplinary team, following a community based, family centered model. Through our EIP and SATP teams, we provide assessment, individual and group therapy, and consultation to children and youth in our region from birth until school-exit, working collaboratively with other RMCDC-based therapists as well as various community agencies, providers, and academic settings. We provide service in a variety of environments, including family homes, preschools/daycares, schools, and the Centre itself. For more information, visit our website at www.rmcdc.com.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Active (full) or provisional registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
• Experience working with young children with a variety of abilities and their families is an asset
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team
• Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with families, colleagues and community partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle
• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice and cultural safety practices an asset

Salary and Benefits: Salary range per hour as per HSA Paramedical Agreement, according to qualifications and experience; see www.hsabc.org for details. A signing bonus of up to $2000 is also being offered at this time. New graduates may be eligible for the BC Student Load Forgiveness Program as per the following link -

https://studentaidbc.ca/repay/repayment-help/bc-loan-forgiveness-program

Apply to (cover letter and resume): Teresa Kwiatkowski, Director of Occupational Therapy 201-21755 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2S2 Email: teresa.kwiatkowski@rmcdc.com

Fax: 604-463-0026 Phone: 778-836-8789

*Please note that we will entertain applications from current graduate students, conditional on successful program completion.