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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

An inventory advertisement allows a continuous intake of applications, over as long a period as desired. This inventory has no closing date, although one may be added in the future. Once a candidate has submitted their application it will stay active in the inventory (assuming it meets the essential screening criteria) for 180 days. At the end of that period, candidates will need to refresh their application to ensure it stays active in the inventory. 15 days prior to the end of the 180 day period, candidates will receive a notice to their PSRS profile instructing them that their application will expire unless it is refreshed. Candidates are also able to withdraw their application from the inventory anytime they desire.

Intent of the process

The candidate pool resulting from this selection process may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate (anticipatory), term, or casual basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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

(Note: Eligibility for the above must be met upon appointment but not at point of application. Applicants should be in their final year of study or have completed the required education.)

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

EXPERIENCE
Experience in providing occupational therapy services.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy process.
Knowledge of psychiatric/mental health conditions, cognitive deficits, physical/medical conditions and approaches to treatment.
Knowledge of the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics.

ABILITIES and SKILLS
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
Ability to assess the needs of patients.
Ability to develop individual and group treatment programs.
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment intervention.
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Tact

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

EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a correctional forensic environment.
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 geriatric clients.
Experience providing Occupational Therapy services to clients with physical/medical conditions & deficits.
Experience providing Occupational Therapy services to behaviourally challenged clients.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Proof of Registration and the continued registration with the College of Occupational Therapists in a Province or Territory of Canada

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit
https://www.canada.ca/en/publicservicecommission/jobs/services/public- servicejobs/informationcandidates.html.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.