OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 100%Applications are invited for this supernumerary full-time position, starting immediately.The successful candidate will be a member of the Complementary Services team and will be responsible to the Director of Complementary Services.
In addition to this, we are provided with the following exceptional incentives:
- Scheduled office hours
- 4-week summer holidays
- 2-week winter holiday break
- March break
- The possibility of accumulating 10 additional vacation days
- Statutory holidays
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Retirement pension
ASSIGNMENT:The successful candidate will work with schools to provide universal adaptation measures to support class groups. They will act as a consultant for the school teams and will evaluate the student's development in different areas: fine and gross motor skills, sensory integration, perceptual-cognitive skills, social and rational aspect, daily living, and domestic activities; he or she analyzes the student's functioning difficulties and determines his or her rehabilitation needs. This will include:
- develop a treatment and intervention plan in occupational therapy to meet the student's needs;
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to draw up and review a student's individual education plan (including the treatment and intervention plan) and assess the progress;
- prepare materials necessary for individual or group therapy sessions. Provide support to teachers and parents to develop attitudes and skills fostering the student's readaptation;
- conduct workshops by offering support to groups of parents in conjunction with those involved in intervention efforts (i.e. schools, health and social services network);
- prepare and update files according to the standards related to the practice of the profession and the rules defined by the school board; prepare progress notes or evaluation, and include appropriate recommendation to support decision making. Prepare end-of-process and follow-up reports on interventions as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Be a member of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec.
ASSETS MAY INCLUDE:- Experience working in a school setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team would be an asset.
- Experience working with students who have severe behaviour difficulties would be an asset.
- Experience working with students who have sensory difficulties would be an asset.
- Excellent skills in both French and English, spoken and written.
ANNUAL SALARY:In accordance with the Professionals' Agreement: $57,492.00 to $105,469.00 (35-hour week), according to qualifications and experience.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 4:00PM ON NOVEMBER 6TH, 2026 THROUGH ATLAS WORKLAND.The Riverside School Board thanks all applicants for their interest but will only contact those selected.
