Area Occupational Therapist (OP-01)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Only applications submitted via this portal will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter. Instead, they are required to answer screening questions and provide the requested information through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) online portal. As such, applicants must clearly demonstrate with specific and concrete examples, in their answers, how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information, and as such, will be eliminated from the selection process.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Management may select candidates based on any of the criteria included as part of this selection process (ie: asset qualifications, conditions of employment, geographic proximity to substantive work location or other merit criteria). Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Duties

- Provides Occupational Therapy advice and consultation services to VAC staff and Veterans.
- Occasionally conducts interviews and assessments with clients.
- Coordinates and provides quality assurance of external Occupational Therapy services for clients.
- Analyzes and synthesizes clinical information from Occupational Therapy assessments/reports and external health providers to identify clients’ functional needs.
- Uses Microsoft application tools, and client database systems to input, retrieve and manipulate data to complete Occupational Therapy administrative duties.

Work environment

Are you looking for an organization where there is constant action and where challenges abound? Are you looking to put your skills to good use and contribute to an attractive, dynamic and high-performing organization? Then we have a job for you! We have opportunities for individuals seeking new challenges in a highly dynamic and fast-paced work environment. We value the contribution of employees who are adaptable to change, are eager to contribute to our commitments in our day-to-day activities, and who are constantly seeking new opportunities to challenge themselves all while serving their fellow Canadians.

What is Veterans Affairs Canada’s Mandate and Role?
Veterans Affairs Canada's mandate is to support the well-being of Veterans and their families, and to promote recognition and remembrance of the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. To achieve this mandate, the Department focuses on its four main roles:
- Provide leadership as a champion of Veterans, and administer and coordinate needed benefits and services; whether through the Government of Canada or in partnership with provincial and community programs and non-governmental organizations.
- Help Veterans access the supports and services they need, from all levels of government and the community at large, and maintain a leadership role in the care and support of all Veterans and their families.
- Listen to the suggestions of Veterans, their representatives and stakeholders to guide work and research, and strive to design and deliver programs that meet the modern and changing needs of Veterans and their families.
- Engage Canadians of all ages in paying tribute to Veterans and those who died in service, ensuring that the legacy of their tremendous contributions to peace and freedom is preserved for generations to come.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff positions with various tenures such as Indeterminate, Terms and Casuals. We are looking for committed people interested in an Occupational Therapist position that will have the ultimate goal of serving Veterans.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:

Eligibility for acceptable registration or for a license to practice as a professional occupational therapist in a province or territory of Canada.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

- A minimum of three years of experience, within the last five years, in providing occupational therapy and/or case management services to clients.

- Experience working in an interdisciplinary team environment.

- Experience with the use of online client documentation systems software and Microsoft Office application.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications:

- Experience working with members of the Canadian Armed Forces and/or Veterans.

- One-year experience providing home safety assessments and/or adaptive equipment to clients.

Operational Requirements:

- Willingness to work overtime on short time notice.
- Willingness to undertake job-related travel.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to the degree normally associated with possession of a valid driver’s license within the limits of Treasury Board’s Travel Policy.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative: CCB/CCB, CCC/CCC, CBC/CBC, French Essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

- Uphold integrity and respect
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
- Achieve results

Abilities:

- Ability to deliver presentations on topics related to the area of occupational therapy.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Personal Suitabilities:

- Judgement
- Interpersonal skills
- Dependability

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

ASSESSMENT
A written exam may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS
It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the department’s contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date) 4) Religious reasons or another reason that is considered reasonable by the assessment committee.

COMMUNICATION
It is the candidate’s responsibility to inform the department’s contact involved in this selection process of any change of contact information during the selection process and during the validity period of the pool.

Candidates must provide a valid email address as communication for this process will be conducted by email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

OTHER INFORMATION
Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application, if applicable.

Reference checks may be sought. The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates (within the Public Service Only), if found necessary, in order to adequately assess the candidates.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.