Term (2 years), Full-Time Occupational Therapist

Job Description

The Children's Therapy & Family Resource Centre (CTFRC) in Kamloops, BC has a term (2 year), full-time Staff Occupational Therapist position available starting April 7, 2026.

The successful applicant will work with children with special needs, from birth to age 19, and their families. Services are provided in a family centered, community outreach model. Recent grads are encouraged and welcome to apply.

Education/Experience & Training

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Registration with the College of Health & Care Professionals of BC
• A valid B.C. Driver's License and reliable personal vehicle
• Criminal Record Check required upon hiring
• Pediatric experience is preferred but not mandatory as training and mentorship will be provided

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication, organizational and teamwork skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Demonstrated leadership, clinical competence and professional judgment
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary setting and in the community
• Demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Office software

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a client caseload (consultations, assessments, intervention, discharging)
• Compiling and completing reports, records and workload statistics accurately and on-time
• Providing educational in-services to clients and the community
• Participating in departmental clinical planning and programming

CTFRC believes that it is the right of every child to participate fully in their home, school, and community, and our staff work hard to help each child within our centre achieve this goal.

Why choose a career with CTFRC?

• Be part of a vibrant team and work alongside highly skilled professionals
• We know personal growth is very important, therefore attendance at seminars, webinars, workshops and conferences is encouraged and supported by our education fund available to staff
• The centre offers a mentoring program for new employees
• A positive, supportive work environment that encourages open communication between all staff
• Excellent salary and full benefits as per the Health Science Professionals Collective Agreement.
• Salary range is $42.56-$52.95 per hour
• Annual vacation entitlement starting at 4 weeks per year

Please submit applications to:

Jennifer Persello

Manager, Occupational Therapy

Children's Therapy & Family Resource Centre

801 McGill Road

Kamloops, BC V2C 6R1

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months

Pay: $42.56-$52.95 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kamloops, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Master's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• occupational therapy: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person