Occupational Therapist

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Occupational Therapists at Correctional Services Canada work in multi-level security environments.

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address that you check frequently and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Work environment

CSC Health Services strives to improve offender health to contribute to the safety of Canadians. We provide Offenders with efficient, effective health services that:
•encourage individual responsibility;
•promote healthy reintegration; and,
•contribute to safe communities.

The delivery of care is provided by health care professionals who are registered or licensed in Canada including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, dentists, and other relevant specialists.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process will be used to staff indeterminate and term positions as they become available.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum) "You MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet the essential Education (Graduation with a degree from a recognized school of occupational therapy) and Experience (Experience in providing occupational therapy services to adults) requirements. Please provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process. You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. 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."

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized school of occupational therapy

Degree equivalency

Registration with a general practicing certificate as a professional occupational therapist in the province of Ontario

Experience in providing occupational therapy services to adults

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of occupational therapy interventions and programs used in the treatment of neurological, mental or physical conditions

Ability to plan, organize, supervise and evaluate an occupational therapy service
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team

Effective interpersonal relations
Judgment
Reliability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experience providing occupational therapy services to clients with psychiatric/mental health disorders
Experience providing occupational therapy services to clients with cognitive deficits, which may include brain injury, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Experience providing occupational therapy services to behaviourally challenged clients
Experience in providing Occupational Therapy services to clients with physical/medical health needs and providing assistive devices or equipment as needed.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Eligibility for acceptable registration or proof of license to practice as a professional occupational therapist in a province or territory of Canada. (Note: Proof of registration in the province of practice must be met upon appointment but not necessarily at the point of application).

Registration with a General Practicing Certificate from the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

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

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.