Occupational Therapist
This is a until -filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.
This posting
This posting is for one (1) full-time permanent position working in the Long-Term Care Homes working 75 hours biweekly; as well as one (1) part-time term position working in Home Care until March 31, 2026 working 60 hours biweekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
About us
The Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.
Continuing Care's philosophy is "Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living."
Our facilities include: Whistle Bend Copper Ridge Thomson Centre
Your role
Long Term Care Occupational Therapists provide services to residents through our Long-Term Care Homes. Community Care Occupational Therapists may provide services to Home Care clients through the Yukon Home Care Program. Continuing Care Occupational Therapists work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to meet resident/client needs and maintain quality of life.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to provide clinical care services for residents/clients with physical, cognitive, social and/or emotional impairments. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing direct care and consultations to enhance, maintain, improve, or restore the ability to participate in meaningful self-care, leisure, and productive activities. The Occupational Therapist plans, directs, delivers, and evaluates services through direct assessment, interventions, consultations, and assignment of task components to Rehabilitation Assistants. This position also involves providing training to Continuing Care staff.
- For more information on Long-Term Care please contact Sidney Jones, A/Supervisor, Therapeutic Services at 867-332-0191 or sidney.jones@yukon.ca
- For more information on Home Care please contact Kristina Mader, Manager, Home Care at 867-332-1157 or kristina.mader@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Leah Berman, HR Consultant at 867-334-5132 or leah.berman@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Current registration or eligible for registration with a Canadian Occupational Therapy regulatory body
- Experience as an Occupational Therapist providing assessments and treatments in a community environment and/or a long-term care setting is an asset
- Experience supervising support staff is an asset
It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Strong assessment skills
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate individual and group programs
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict management and communication skills
- Ability to supervise, and provide leadership for, support staff
- Ability to work independently and within a team setting
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage a diverse caseload
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nations culture
It may be helpful for you to review "The job interview process".
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
Current registration with a Canadian Occupational Therapy regulatory body; valid Class 5 driver's license; WHMIS 2015; RCMP security clearance with Vulnerable Sector; CPR level C with AED, and TB screening
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
- Long-term Care: Travel within the territory
- Home Care: Travel within the territory, exposure to animals in the home, second hand smoke, latex products, plants and flowers
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.