Occupational Therapist I
Your Opportunity:
Cold Lake Community Health Services is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist I. You will provide occupational therapy services through community care to a supportive living facility, working collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Services will be delivered at both the Community Health Services & Healthcare Centre. Working in a rural community offers a uniquely rewarding experience—lasting connections & a strong sense of belonging. Your colleagues will welcome you & provide support. This role offers meaningful professional opportunities as you grow your skills through diverse clinical experiences while making a difference for individuals & families. With a family-centered approach, you’ll provide education & consultation, guide practice, & collaborate closely with clients & care teams. Strong communication & interpersonal skills will be essential as you build relationships & deliver high-quality rehabilitation services. This role is in the picturesque lake country; Cold Lake is a vibrant community nestled on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 & the Métis. Home to Alberta’s seventh-largest lake, Canada’s busy 4 Wing Air Force Base, & thriving industries. It offers a high quality of life with modern amenities & small-town charm. Cold Lake boasts English & French schools, Portage College, & diverse groups for arts, culture, sports, & volunteering. Explore the stunning outdoors from Cold Lake & Meadow Lake Provincial Parks to the Iron Horse Trail. Kinosoo Beach, a hub of summer festivities, & the surrounding wilderness provides endless opportunities for relaxation & adventure. Cold Lake offers not just a career but the chance to become part of a dynamic community where natural beauty, cultural activities, & a welcoming spirit make it truly feel like home.
Description:
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, or a community. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant and chosen stakeholders and supports within the client¿s physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for the clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.
- Classification: Occupational Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Allied Health Occupational Therapy
- Primary Location: Cold Lake Community Health Srv
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 0.15
- Posting End Date: 29-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
- Date Available: 10-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 06-AUG-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 3
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $42.51
- Maximum Salary: $56.60
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications:Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Preferred Qualifications:One year of community care home care experience. Experience with adult seating and dysphagia assessments. Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) authorizer status.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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