Posting End Date: Open Until Filled Southern Health-Santé Sud Site: Portage Regional Health Centre Union: MGEU Prof Tech Department/Unit: Rehabilitation Services Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre Temporary Anticipated shift: Days, May be required to work evenings, weekends & statutory holidays. Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Partnering with our communities, we provide secure, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care.

We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world. Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most.

The Occupational

Therapist will operate with a high degree of independence as a member of a multidisciplinary regional rehabilitation team. The incumbent will participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of rehabilitation services, using a client centered, goal orientated approach for children and/or adult populations. These services include assessment, direct intervention, consultation and public/parent/caregiver education and training within a variety of settings, which may include acute care, outpatient, long-term care, client’s home, school and other community settings.

The Occupational

Therapist may also provide clinic supervision and training for students and provisional members and participates in the education of other health care professionals. and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Current caseload is children and youth. Master’s Degree or equivalent entry level requirement in Occupational Therapy.

Active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).



Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and email/outlook.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

May work scheduled evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern

Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance. Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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📌 Adults Occupational Therapist - Start Immediately (Portage la Prairie)
🏢 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
📍 Portage la Prairie