Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Provide occupational therapy assessment, consultation, and individual or group interventions for children ages 0–14, including children with complex developmental, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Develop and recommend programs and strategies for children and caregivers, deliver education and staff development, and maintain timely reports, records, and evaluation data.

Job details

Helping kids, families and communities thrive since 1932. www.macaulaycentres.org [http://www.macaulaycentres.org/] To learn more, watch our video here [https://youtu.be/YwDXaqT3XDo?si=lIT9hD1d5UD7YCON] ---------------------------------------- Occupational Therapist (OT) Temporary Part-Time (17 hours/Week) REQUIRED HOURS: 17 hours/week NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 VACANCY: New vacancy START DATE/TERM: Immediate – April 2027 REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Early Intervention ---------------------------------------- POSITION SUMMARY The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides a range of clinical services (including: assessment, caregiver consultation, home programming, parent training, individual and/or group treatment, professional workshops) in accordance with the practice standards and professional ethics of the Collage of Occupational Therapists of Ontario to foster children’s optimal development and address any extra support needs. ---------------------------------------- RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide individual and group clinical services to children 0-14 years of age. * Observe children and gather information from parents and/or staff. * Model and identify strategies to modify/adapt the environment and activities to promote skill development and access to learning at home, school and/or community. * Plan, develop, and implement educational programs for parents, caregivers, and/or children. * Provide intervention on an individual or group basis for children. * Provide recommendations for individualized occupational therapy programs for children. * Provide consultation, education and counseling to parents/legal guardians on pertinent occupational therapy topics. * Provide program consultations to Macaulay’s Community Programs. * Design and deliver professional development opportunities for Macaulay staff. * Collect evaluation data. * Work directly with children with complex developmental, social, emotional and behavioural challenges. * Prepare summary reports that will include strategies and recommendations in the areas of concern. * Ensure that all program related functions, such as summary plans, data collection and reports are completed in a timely manner. * Maintain appropriate up-to-date records and other administrative requirements in accordance with Agency policies and recording guidelines. * Participate in Agency or community task forces, committees, and /or work groups as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: * Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and a member in good standing of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. * At least 3 year providing occupational therapy services to the pediatric population. * Outstanding problem solving, decision-making and critical thinking abilities. * Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and listening skills. * Computer literacy required and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, internet and email. * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities. * Ability to work well within an inter-professional team and to foster effective working relationship. * Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize. * Valid driver’s license and access to a car is required. * Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check. * Able to work (some) evenings and weekends to accommodate service delivery. ---------------------------------------- SALARY: Occupational Therapist Hourly Rate: $48.73/Hour ---------------------------------------- THIS POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT. Internal candidates: Apply through the Internal Career Centre on ADP Sign In | ADP WFNPORTAL [https://online.adp.com/signin/v1/?APPID=WFNPortal&productId=80e309c3-7085-bae1-e053-3505430b5495&returnURL=https://workforcenow.adp.com/&callingAppId=WFN&TARGET=-SM-https://workforcenow.adp.com/theme/admin.html]. External candidates: Apply through the Macaulay Job Opportunities Page at https://macaulaycentre.org/opportunities/job-opportunities/Career opportunities - Macaulay Centres for Children [https://macaulaycentres.org/about/career-opportunities/] INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT: October 21, 2026 – October 27, 2026 DATE POSTED: October 21, 2026 ---------------------------------------- Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group. Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This document is available in alternate formats upon request. The Macaulay Centres for Children is committed to service and employment equity.

What you’ll do

Provide occupational therapy assessment, consultation, and individual or group interventions for children ages 0–14, including children with complex developmental, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Develop and recommend programs and strategies for children and caregivers, deliver education and staff development, and maintain timely reports, records, and evaluation data.

Requirements

Requires a master’s degree in occupational therapy, good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, and at least three years of pediatric occupational therapy experience. Candidates must have strong communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking, organizational, and teamwork abilities, a valid driver’s license and access to a car, and an acceptable vulnerable sector check; some evening and weekend work is required.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pediatric Occupational Therapy
• Child Assessment
• Individual And Group Intervention
• Caregiver Consultation
• Parent Training
• Home Programming
• Environmental Adaptation
• Program Development
• Professional Development
• Data Collection And Evaluation
• Report Writing
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Communication
• Time Management
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Prioritization
• Decision Making
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Microsoft Office
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Occupational Therapy
• Pediatrics
• Information Gathering
• Caregiving
• Data Collection
• Employment Equity
• Listening Skills
• Early Intervention

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Education
• Occupational Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Occupational Therapists

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