Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a resident and family centred care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health, this position provides occupational therapy services to enable residents to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. Duties include assessing resident’s occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach, planning and implementing goal directed services, evaluating the effectiveness of the service, preparing and maintaining records, participating in interdisciplinary research, demonstrating safe and effective resource utilization and quality management and contributing to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services. As required, contributes to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participates in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION &

EXPERIENCE

Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Therapy. Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

KNOWLEDGE & ABILIITIES

Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.

Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.

Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a resident and family centred model of care.

Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.

Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in resident care.

Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.

Demonstrated ability to teach and empower residents to assume control over their health.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and residents both one-on-one and in groups.





Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.

Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care workplace.

Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Skill in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate to occupational therapy treatment.

Basic computer literacy.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Details

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.

Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

📌 Occupational Therapist (North Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 North Vancouver