Are you looking for meaningful work where your impact is visible every day? Are you ready to experience life in Yellowknife, where your expertise is valued, your commute is short, and opportunities for adventure are right outside your door? If so, we invite you to consider joining our Rehabilitation Team in Yellowknife.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides assessment, treatment, education, and referral services to help clients improve independence and quality of life.

Working within professional standards and evidence-based practice, the OT delivers client-centered care across a variety of settings.

Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Occupational Therapy, the OT manages an independent and diverse caseload of individuals experiencing developmental, physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges.

Services are provided in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, homes, and community settings, with opportunities to travel to smaller communities across the Northwest Territories.

Key Responsibilities - Provide assessment, treatment, and intervention for children and adults across hospital, clinic, school, home, and community settings. - Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to support independence and daily functioning. - Prescribe or adapt orthoses and assistive devices and recommend environmental modifications as needed. - Educate and collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, including outreach to smaller communities. - Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed care while participating in program development and maintaining safe clinical practice.

Key Qualifications - Experience providing assessment and treatment across the lifespan.



- Ability to prescribe or fabricate orthoses and recommend assistive devices. - Strong clinical judgment, independent caseload management, communication, and teamwork skills with a commitment to culturally safe practice.

To be successful in this role, typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: - Successful completion of a master's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Additional Requirements - Provisional skilled licensure in any Canadian province and full licensure within six months of hire. - Graduation from a recognized Occupational Therapy program and successful completion of the certification exam within a reasonable time frame. - Practicing member of CAOT.

Build your career, make a meaningful difference, and experience a unique northern lifestyle.

We encourage you to apply. GNWT Inquiries Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information Labour Market Supplement The successful incumbent will receive a $10,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $10,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months.

This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions Term Position This job opening is for a one (1) year term.





Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID #28548 Closing Date: Open Until Filled - 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance For more information on preparing and submitting your application, please visit:

📌 Occupational Therapist (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife