Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

This position is located in the Inuvik Regional Hospital, reporting directly to the Regional Manager Rehabilitation, the incumbent independently provides assessment, diagnostic, rehabilitative and preventative services to inpatients and outpatients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. This position plans, organizes, delivers and evaluates OT services in the hospital (including the Acute Care ward, Long Term Care ward, and the outpatient clinic), the community health centers, group homes, schools, preschools, and clients' homes, all within the Beaufort Delta and the Sahtu regions.

Key Responsibilities





- Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy accepted standards of practice with a broad base of OT experiences.
- Must be sensitive to the cultural, social and regional conditions in order to develop effective programs.
- Must be able to travel to outlying communities via ice road and small aircraft. A valid NWT Driver's license would be considered an asset.
- The ability to educate clients, their families (where applicable) and other health care professionals on appropriate self-management techniques.

Key Qualifications University degree in Occupational Therapy at a Bachelor's or Master's level, with at least two (2) years of experience. Must be eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy, and be a qualified licensed in any Canadian province as an active member.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

📌 Regional Occupational Therapist (Inuvik)
🏢 Government of the Northwest Territories
📍 Inuvik