Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Occupational Therapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting prospect for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Occupational Therapy & Recreation department.

In accordance with established vision and values of Northern Health, the Occupational Therapist performs assessments and interventions related to patients' occupational performance according to established Occupational Therapy practices and national provincial college standards. The occupational therapist works as a team member under the general supervision of the Lead Occupational Therapist of the OT department. This position rotates between acute physical/medical inpatient wards and outpatient services.

The Occupational

Therapist works independently and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Graduate of a C.T. approved program in Occupational Therapy Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral. written and computer communication means.

Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.





Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Windows based programs including email and word processing, and data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools.

Facility: Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Fort St.

John Hospital Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St.

More about Northern Health: Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people.

With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health

Has to Offer You!

Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice. Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.

Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service. Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities. Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.

Loan Forgiveness

Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants #

📌 Occupational Therapist - Rehab- Occupational Therapy (Fort St. John)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Fort St. John