Occupational Therapist

Position Summary
Cariboo Community Health Services, located in Williams Lake, B.C., is a vital healthcare hub serving the city and surrounding Cariboo-Chilcotin region. Community Health Centres do not have acute care beds, but may provide basic laboratory and radiology; urgent care; outpatient ambulatory care; community services; long term residential care services; and/or on-site doctors’ offices.

Joining us at Cariboo Community Health Services, you’ll play a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to clients and/or their caregivers. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, an Occupational Therapist makes a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

What we offer:
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Financial moving support for eligible positions
• Strong employee benefit package
• Defined Pension Plan
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role
• $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave
• Development resources for leadership skills leading to future roles
• Diversity and inclusion ~ bring your whole self to work
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of clients

Casual Employment Opportunities
Embrace flexibility with casual day shift positions, offering a range from zero to 37.5 hours per week. Joining us in a casual role opens doors to internally posted openings, providing the opportunity to apply for permanent or temporary part-time or full-time positions. Interior Health values career growth and many success stories begin with casual on-call positions, evolving into a rewarding, long-term career.

About this location | Williams Lake is located in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin. As the largest and fastest growing city in the area, it serves as a business, industrial, and service hub for outlying communities. The surrounding pristine wilderness provides an unlimited playground, while the convenience of city living is just outside your door. Home to the famous Williams Lake Stampede, rodeo enthusiasts and community members come together for a fun-filled family event every summer. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts are drawn to the area's natural amenities. World-class mountain bike trails, miles of hiking and skiing terrain, and hundreds of lakes fit for kayaking, rafting, boating, fishing, and camping make Williams Lake one of B.C.'s last true wilderness escapes.

Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professions of British Columbia (CHCPBC) [formerly College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC)]. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists.
• Valid Driver’s license.