Posting: CEC – 06 – EA 3 - OT and PT Assistant

Location(s): All Schools As Required

Hours/Week: 25-31 Hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: October 8, 2026

Job Reference: CEC06-10022026

FMCSD requires an Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant to join the team. This job involves providing OT and PT services to EEP - Gr. 12 students within an inclusive educational setting under the direction of the school Principal and supervision of registered Occupational Therapist(s) and Physiotherapist(s).

Requirements And Competencies

- A minimum of two years of experience working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Assistant under the direct supervision and direction of a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist is required. Preference will be given to those who have worked in a school setting with children.
- Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma preferred but related education will be considered
- Ability to handle physical, emotional and mentally demanding situations
- Be self-directed and work independently; effective time management
- Able to lift up to 50lbs consistently
- Able to work in multiple school locations with access to own vehicle and valid driver's license

Responsibilities

- Provide treatment to students under the supervision of an OT and/or PT
- Administer defined screening protocols, without interpretation, selected by the supervising OT and/or PT
- Assisting the OT and/or PT during assessments, including, but not limited to, preparing materials and collecting data




- Following and implementing documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising OT and/or PT for student(s) in individual and group activities
- Provide input and assist in the preparation of IPP's
- Participate in team meetings as required
- Provide assistance to students who experience physical difficulties
- Documenting student performance during treatment and reporting the information to the supervising OT and/or PT.
- Preparing materials for use in therapy, home programs, classroom and other environments under the guidance of the supervising OT and/or PT
- Participating in family conferences, case conferences or inter-professional team conferences with the supervising OT and/or PT present
- Relaying treatment processes (ex; scheduling, treatment goals and activities, home programming etc) to the guardians of the student with support and approval of the supervising OT and/or PT
- Be able to assist teachers in adapting and modifying academic programs for students
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Division OT and/or PT

The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Reference Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check. FMCSD will contact past and present employers for references. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, Internet and MS Office.

Only those applications submitted and received by 4:00pm on the closing date will be considered for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Please submit resumes to with the job reference number in the subject line.

📌 CEC – 06 – EA 3 - OT and PT Assistant (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Fort McMurray Catholic School Division
📍 Fort McMurray