Occupational Therapist
About the role
Requisition ID: 382905
Position Number: 20006952
Posting End Date: June 18, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: OT Ambulatory Care Service
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 07/21/2025 - 09/04/2026
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $45.106 , $46.456 , $47.853 , $49.288 , $50.764 , $52.284
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview The Occupational Therapist collaborates with clients through assessment, interventions, follow-up, planning and designing of services to meet occupational performance goals, support healthy lifestyles, prevent illness and disability and promote health. Quality client care is supported through continuing professional development, research, quality improvement and promotion of occupational therapy.
Experience
- Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).
- Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area preferred.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Registration is required with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) with the incumbent’s name entered in the practicing register or in the provisional register as an examination candidate. Where the incumbent is provisionally registered as an examination candidate, to maintain employment with the Centre, he/she must pass the examination required by COTM during the next available exam offering to maintain employment with the Centre.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
- Membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) preferred.
Qualifications And Skills
- Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
- Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
- Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
- Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
- Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
- Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
- Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare knowledge.
- Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.
Physical Requirements
- Must demonstrate adequate strength, agility, motor coordination and dexterity for implementation of therapeutic techniques and manipulation of therapeutic activities as necessary.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
- May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
- May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
- May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
About Shared Health-Soins Communs
Shared Health was founded in values that celebrate the diversity of our province and pursue equity of access to health services for all Manitobans by bringing together clinical experts from across the province to deliver a patient-centred, accessible and responsive health system.
We work collaboratively with regional health authorities, service delivery organizations and communities to ensure the health care needs of Manitobans are met compassionately, effectively and as close to home as possible. Shared Health’s scope and services continue to evolve as part of Manitoba’s broader health system transformation.
We are committed to ongoing innovation in delivering health care services and recruiting, developing, and retaining dedicated employees. As health care providers, it is essential to understand and acknowledge that people experience and access health care in different ways. Shared Health strives to create inclusive environments that welcome and value the diversity of all Manitobans.
As a health system, we deliver services to diverse patient populations on the original lands of First Nations and Inuit peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. This acknowledgement is an important part of our continued efforts to identify, develop and implement culturally safe environments, practices and health-care services.
Respect for every individual, accountability, value and continuous improvement and learning are four pillars guiding Manitoba’s Quality and Learning Framework. A deep and ongoing commitment to this framework and its principles are key to creating a health care environment that is free of judgement, equally safe and inclusive.
To find out more visit sharedhealthmb.ca/careers/ or https://healthcareersmanitoba.ca/.
This page is intended for informational purposes only. We do not provide clinical advice. Account not monitored 24/7. Emergency: Dial 911 or go to the emergency department.
Occupational Therapist
About the role
Requisition ID: 382905
Position Number: 20006952
Posting End Date: June 18, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: OT Ambulatory Care Service
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 07/21/2025 - 09/04/2026
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $45.106 , $46.456 , $47.853 , $49.288 , $50.764 , $52.284
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview The Occupational Therapist collaborates with clients through assessment, interventions, follow-up, planning and designing of services to meet occupational performance goals, support healthy lifestyles, prevent illness and disability and promote health. Quality client care is supported through continuing professional development, research, quality improvement and promotion of occupational therapy.
Experience
- Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).
- Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area preferred.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Registration is required with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) with the incumbent’s name entered in the practicing register or in the provisional register as an examination candidate. Where the incumbent is provisionally registered as an examination candidate, to maintain employment with the Centre, he/she must pass the examination required by COTM during the next available exam offering to maintain employment with the Centre.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
- Membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) preferred.
Qualifications And Skills
- Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
- Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
- Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
- Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
- Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
- Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
- Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare knowledge.
- Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.
Physical Requirements
- Must demonstrate adequate strength, agility, motor coordination and dexterity for implementation of therapeutic techniques and manipulation of therapeutic activities as necessary.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
- May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
- May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
- May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
About Shared Health-Soins Communs
Shared Health was founded in values that celebrate the diversity of our province and pursue equity of access to health services for all Manitobans by bringing together clinical experts from across the province to deliver a patient-centred, accessible and responsive health system.
We work collaboratively with regional health authorities, service delivery organizations and communities to ensure the health care needs of Manitobans are met compassionately, effectively and as close to home as possible. Shared Health’s scope and services continue to evolve as part of Manitoba’s broader health system transformation.
We are committed to ongoing innovation in delivering health care services and recruiting, developing, and retaining dedicated employees. As health care providers, it is essential to understand and acknowledge that people experience and access health care in different ways. Shared Health strives to create inclusive environments that welcome and value the diversity of all Manitobans.
As a health system, we deliver services to diverse patient populations on the original lands of First Nations and Inuit peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. This acknowledgement is an important part of our continued efforts to identify, develop and implement culturally safe environments, practices and health-care services.
Respect for every individual, accountability, value and continuous improvement and learning are four pillars guiding Manitoba’s Quality and Learning Framework. A deep and ongoing commitment to this framework and its principles are key to creating a health care environment that is free of judgement, equally safe and inclusive.
To find out more visit sharedhealthmb.ca/careers/ or https://healthcareersmanitoba.ca/.
This page is intended for informational purposes only. We do not provide clinical advice. Account not monitored 24/7. Emergency: Dial 911 or go to the emergency department.