SUMMARY OF THE POSITION The occupational therapist evaluates the functional abilities of a user, determines and implements a treatment and intervention plan, develops, restores or maintains abilities, remedies incapacities, minimizes handicaps, and adapts the environment in order to promote optimal autonomy. She/he participates in clinical teaching. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS In addition to clinical requirements, the individual may be called upon to participate in regional projects. REQUIREMENTS Education: • Must hold a master's degree in occupational therapy; • Member of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec (OEQ). Experience: • Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist in various fields and programs; • Experience in community interventions and coordination of service plans is an asset; • Experience working with individuals, families and community organizations; • Experience in an indigenous environment is an asset. Knowledge and abilities:



• Ability to adapt and be flexible to change in a clinical setting; • Ability to collaborate with team members and valuable communication skills, both oral and written; • Integrate cultural safety into practice, coaching and transfer of learning; • Ability to integrate Eeyou Istchee culture, values, traditions and teachings into programs and services whenever possible; • Knowledge of professional standards, clinical practice guidelines and legislation; • Good understanding of health issues as they relate to functional rehabilitation; • Excellent research skills and ability to apply evidence-based practice to clinical situations in an Aboriginal context; • Autonomy, discretion and empathy. LANGUAGE • Fluent in English; • Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.

📌 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (1230) at CBHSSJB (Umiujaq)
🏢 Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
📍 Umiujaq