OverviewOccupational Therapist— Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours/week)Competition #: 3750The Chinook School Division serves over 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located in Saskatchewan's great Southwest. The Division is committed to guiding principles of Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement, and affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a safe, caring and respectful school community.Chinook is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our schools and workplace as indicated in AP 176. Successful candidates are expected to:understand the importance of supporting a welcoming environment; present a positiveattitude towards inclusion and diversity; identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity; and,take meaningful action.Start Date:As soon as possible.ResponsibilitiesThe Occupational Therapist will work in collaboration with other disciplines (Speech Language Pathologists, Educational Psychologists and Student Services Coordinators) to provide comprehensive team services.This position is based within the K to 12 school system.Commitment to the vision, mission, principles and goals of the Chinook School Division.Provides assessment of student’s ability to function in the educational environment, including areas such as hand function, oral motor function, visual motor and perceptual skills, seating and positioning, organizational skills, sensory awareness and processing, self-care and prevocational/vocational skills.Participates in collaborative program planning and consults with classroom teachers, educational assistants,



counsellors and parents.Works with classroom teachers to adapt the classroom workplace and/or learning materials to facilitate successful participation.Provides recommendations for assistive technology and equipment; provides demonstrationsand training for teachers, educational assistants and parents to implement recommendations.Monitors implementation of recommendations and provides feedback to school personnel, students and family.Provides in-service for school personnel on specifics, and, whenever possible, with other members of the Student Services professionals.Assists with transition planning, with particular emphasis on transition from secondary into adult life.Provides staff development and training and assists with program monitoring and evaluation.QualificationsMaster's degree, or equivalent, in Occupational Therapy.Eligible for registration with Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists.A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Superior interpersonal, communication, and assessment skills.BenefitsStarting wage of $78,831.50 up to $116,040.10 depending on experienceDefined Benefit Pension PlanEmployee benefit packageApplication DetailsApplications received on or before May 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST will be given first consideration; however, the posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.For more information about this position please contact Kevin Kleisinger, Superintendent of Learning at (phone hidden) extension 3229. Please submit your application to the attention of Ken Garinger, Superintendent of Human Resources.Background ChecksAll successful applicants must agree to a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of employment.Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.By virtue of the submission of the application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Occupational Therapist 3750 - C$78,831.5 - C$116,040.1 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Chinook School Division
📍 Winnipeg