Job description

Kootenay Family Place is looking for a temporary Therapy Assistant to join our Early Intervention team. The position starts as soon as a qualified candidate can be found and ends March 31, 2027. The successful candidate will provide therapy activities delegated by the supervising therapist in group or individual sessions, to children from birth to five years old. Treatment will focus on play based interactions and activities to elicit target skills identified by the supervising therapist. This role involves working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Language Pathology who are dedicated to proving the highest standard of family-centered care in a provincially funded Early Intervention therapy program. Wages are based on the BCGEU Collective Agreement.

Travel within the Castlegar, Trail, Fruitvale and Rossland area is required.

Education and Experience

- Diploma in Therapy Assistant/Rehabilitation Assistant.
- Valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- One year of pediatric experience with children 0-5 in a therapy or childcare setting.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why join our team?





This job offers the opportunity to join a team of therapy professionals providing high quality therapy services to preschool aged children in the beautiful West Kootenays. This is a great prospect to develop your skills in therapeutic intervention under the supervision of experienced therapists.

About the area:

Castlegar is nestled neatly between the Selkirk and Monashee Mountain ranges and overlooks the Columbia River. From fishing, swimming and boating to hiking, biking, and skiing this area has some of the best outdoor recreation in BC! Nearby you will find two ski hills (Whitewater and Red Mountain) and Nelson with its excellent dining, shopping, and cultural events. Travel is easy with Castlegar having its own airport. If you are interested in the area check out: http://www.destinationcastlegar.com/, https://www.nelsonkootenaylake.com/, http://tourismrossland.com/

Work remotely

- No

Job Type: Temporary, full Time (35 hours/week)

Pay: $30.22-$33.54 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Therapy Assistant (Castlegar)
🏢 Kootenay Family Place
📍 Castlegar