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OT (occupational therapist)

Northern Health Authority

Fort St. James, BC, V0J 1P0 Directions

Pay
$45.15 to $56.17 an hour
37.5 hours per week
Job type
Full time
Day
Posted
October 8, 2026
Apply by
October 28, 2026
20 days left
Experience
1 month or more
Openings
1 position
Education
Bachelor's degree

About the job

Now hiring: OT (occupational therapist) at Northern Health Authority in Fort St. James, BC. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time. Work schedule: Day.

Employer Name: Northern Health Authority
Position: OT (occupational therapist)
No. of vacancies: 1 vacancy
Salary: $45.15 to $56.17 hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Day
NOC code: 31203
Location: Fort St. James, BC, V0J 1P0

Job Requirements

  • The candidate must be fluent in English.
  • The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree.

Work Setting

  • The candidate's relocation costs should be covered by the employer, allowing the employer to contribute to the employee's relocation costs incurred in moving closer to the company's offices or other work locations as required.
  • The candidate should be willing to relocate and be ready to move to a new city/different city for a job.
  • The candidate must work in geriatrics to provide care and support to elderly patients, assist with daily activities, and promote their health, safety, and wellbeing.
  • The candidate must work in chronic or long-term care facilities to provide care, support residents’ health, and assist staff.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
  • The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
  • The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
  • The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
  • The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
  • The selected candidate will receive Maternity and parental benefits, allowing parents in Canada to receive up to 50 weeks of paid pregnancy or parental leave.
  • The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
  • The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.
  • The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to apply

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What you must include in your application:
  • Job reference number 5722618
  • Cover letter
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Skills

  • Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Membership
  • Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
  • The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
  • Maternity and parental benefits
  • The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
  • The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.
  • The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

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