Dalhousie University School of Occupational Therapy
Room 215 Forrest Building, 5869 University Avenue B3H 3J5 Halifax, NS, Canada

Job Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) Temporary Full Time JOB POSTING DETAILS Temporary Full Time Position; 37.5 hours/week... Start Date: May 2021 or Until Filled End Date: August 2022 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta AC the OT Inc. is currently looking for a full time Occupational Therapist. We provide services to children and their families utilizing a holistic approach. You will provide hands-on therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities. You have the opportunity to collaborate with speech and language pathologists, psychologists and/or physiotherapists. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited University Program in Occupational Therapy Must be registered or eligible to be registered with ACOT and/or CAOT You work well independently and can show initiative You are self-motivated, and an enthusiastic learner with excellent problem solving skills Pediatric experience is an asset Experience with the delivery of Occupational Therapy services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders or other developmental disabilities Valid driver’s license (Travel required) Provide Criminal Record and Child Welfare Check SALARY: $38 - $48 per hour Signing bonus Financially supported professional learning opportunities How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] See more

Are you a part of the Dalhousie Community? Do you have questions about whether your home office is set up in a way that is best for you? Until mid-Feb student OT's of the @WORK project are providing virtual ergonomic assessment/coaching sessions for those who work at home (with no cost to you). Each consultation is supervised by a licensed OT. Contact EHS & ED Coordinator [email protected] to book a session.

Please join us in congratulating OT student Sarah Dawe for her achievement of becoming a 2019-20 Dalhousie Tigers Academic All-Canadian! Thank you Sarah for your contribution to Tiger success - both as a student and as an athlete! To qualify as an Academic All-Canadian, student-athletes must maintain a GPA of at least 3.50 over the academic year while competing in a varsity sport. Hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and support are crucial in these students’ lives. Check out the full virtual celebration https://buff.ly/2NXIijt Dalhousie University Faculty of Health Dalhousie University Dalhousie Tigers

Are you working from home? Do you rub your neck or find your back aching more? If so, you may be a prime candidate for an Ergonomic consultation. The School of Occupational Therapy can help! Between now and mid-February student Occupational Therapists on Fieldwork in the @WORK project are providing virtual ergonomic assessment/ergonomic coaching sessions (at no cost to you.) Each consultation session lasts approximately 45-60 minutes and is supervised by a licensed Occupational Therapist. Sessions can be scheduled for Monday to Friday, between 8am-4pm by contacting EHS and ED Coordinator Lori Lamrock, at [email protected]. SPACE IS LIMITED so book now to avoid disappointment. Dalhousie University Faculty of Health

Be part of Dalhousie’s forward-thinking MSc- Occupational Science program. This degree is delivered online and is well suited for students with diverse undergraduate degrees. Admissions for fall intake closes end of January. check it out: https://buff.ly/2Xxw5mU Dalhousie University Faculty of Health Dalhousie University

Expand your career opportunities with a Certificate of Disability Management? https://buff.ly/3srh7gr "I completed the disability management program alongside my social work degree - the program taught me the tangible skills to understand accommodation plans, disability in the workplace, workplace wellness, preventative health, and implementing helpful workplace programs such as stress management....Now, part of my social work includes disability management." ~ Breanna Ching Dalhousie University Faculty of Health Dalhousie University

We are inviting you to learn more about Occupational Science topics and Dalhousie University's new Master of Science Occupational Science program during the Occupational Science virtual Mini Seminar Series presented by @dalhealth SoOT. First Seminar is this Thurs. Nov 19th at 12 noon AST. Click to learn more and sign up for free: https://buff.ly/3nyLsXe

Registration for winter term online CDM courses is now open! All of our instructors have significant experience and are currently working in the field of Disability Management. Find out how you can direct or change your career path in a way that’s rewarding for you! Find out more: https://buff.ly/3p5LQ0T

Congratulations to Certificate of Disability Management student - Brooke Leduc - on receiving the VRA scholarship! This Scholarship is awarded to support the education of a future Disability Management/vocational rehabilitation professional. Well done Brooke! . To learn more about Certificate in Disability Management Program offered through the School of Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie, please check out the website: https://buff.ly/2JFlNO5 Dalhousie University Dalhousie University Faculty of Health

Speak Truth to Power: Living the Peace & Friendship Treaty through Netukulimk, happens today @ 6pm. The forum is organized by The Office of Equity & Inclusion, Human Rights & Equity Services & Dalhousie Indigenous Advisory Council.Zoom link: https://buff.ly/3jC1w8b Dalhousie University Faculty of Health

#WOTD2020 Shout out to all Occcupational Therapist who are changing the world for the better.

TWO NEW JOB POSTINGS!! https://shannex.itacit.com/itacit-career-ui/postings/53860 https://shannex.itacit.com/itacit-career-ui/postings/53905