Occupational Therapy Consultant - (68570)
Government of Yukon -> Education - Student Support Services

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

30 July 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

ST16

$94,501.00 - $109,661.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

25%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements
This competition is for one (1) Occupational Therapy consultant, working 75 hours/ biweekly. This is a 12-month term with the possibility of an anticipatory permanence.

Relocation assistance may be provided!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Our department plays a crucial role in delivering a wide range of services and supports that span from early learning to adult education and encompass K-12 schooling. We are proud of our diverse team of professionals who collaborate to develop and implement policies,



programs and initiatives that promote student success and enhance educational outcomes across the territory.

As an Occupational Therapy consultant, you will provide a broad range of occupational therapy services to students in the public school system across the Yukon, including consultations, assessments, assistance and support in individualized program development for students, and coaching/training opportunities for educators. This position also participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to assist educators, parents, and caregivers in supporting students with special learning needs. Our team also leads an cutting-edge Kindergarten-to-Grade 2 fine motor/printing program, utilizing and supervising OT assistants (OTAs) for universal classroom support (Tier 1), followed by a targeted block of support (Tier 2).

Important application requirements
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in occupational therapy from a recognized institution

Registered with an approved college of occupational therapy

Experience completing standardized OT assessments and recommendations for school-aged youth with difficulties in areas such as fine motor, visual motor, regulation, sensory processing, self-care, activities of daily living and mobility.

Experience in being part of a multidisciplinary diagnostic team would be an asset.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:




The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

Demonstrating Client Focus

Cultural Humility and Learning

Influencing Others to make positive changes

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with educators, parents, community members, First Nation communities and other stakeholders.

Flexibility to undertake a variety of assignments;

Ethical decision-making

Communicating clinical information in an accessible language

Comfortable in rural and remote settings

Working collaboratively with other clinical specialists

Good oral and writing communication skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:

Security Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to starting work;

A valid driver’s license is required for this position, as it requires providing support to various schools.

For more information about this position, please contact: Jessica Masson Guerette, Acting Manager Student Support Services at [email protected] .

For more information about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Serafina Christine, Human resources at [email protected] .

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