Occupational Therapist

Education:

• University degree in Occupational Therapy;
• Member of the Ordre des Ergothérapeutes du Québec. (OEQ)

Experience:

• Clinical experience as an occupational therapist in various fields and programs.
• Experience in community interventions and coordination of service plans is an asset.
• Experience working with individuals, families and community organizations.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Have good ability to adapt and be flexible to changes in a clinical care setting;
• Be able to collaborate with team members and have good communication skills, both orally and in writing;
• Integrate cultural safety into practice, coaching and learning transfer;
• Ability to incorporate Eeyou Istchee culture, values, traditions and teachings into programs and services where possible;
• Knowledge of professional standards, clinical practice guidelines and legislation;
• Good understanding of health problems as they relate to functional rehabilitation;
• Excellent research skills and ability to apply evidence-based practice to clinical situations in a First Nations context;
• Autonomy, discretion, empathy.

• Fluent in English;
• Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.

• Willing to travel to various communities on a regular basis.