Technologist - Senior - OTA/PTA

Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca. At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience. Position Summary Reporting to the Chair of the School of Health Sciences, this position will support the safe and efficient operations of the OTP clinical labs and placements in collaboration with the program coordinator, placement coordinator, and lab course instructors. Accountabilities will include on-site student support, teaching support, and implementation and maintenance of laboratory procedures and equipment. 2 positions available Responsibilities Under the direction of the program team, which includes the program coordinator, placement coordinator, and lab course instructors, the OTP support staff is responsible for Acting as the lab lead for all casual/part-time lab technicians including onboarding processes as needed Consulting with the course instructor and attending all preparatory laboratory meetings Ensuring student awareness of lab course objectives, approach, and evaluation techniques Reviewing blackboard for lessons and updating the course shells as directed by course instructor Reinforcing, demonstrating, assisting and supporting pre-learned principles and their application to skills and procedures Providing a learning environment that makes effective use of laboratory equipment Supporting and maintaining lab safety, cleanliness and organization, including coordination of laundry services Providing observation of student skills and progress using developed guidelines and criteria Reporting on student progress/achievement to the lab course instructor(s) Maintaining records of attendance and corresponding with students by email with responses within 48h business days Taking inventory of all consumables used in the OTP labs and directing orders as needed Maintaining and monitoring the wear and tear of all OTP equipment and supplies Updating lab plans and assessments as directed by course instructor Supporting organization of students on evaluation days in labs Making connections for future clinical placement sites and sharing job opportunities Supporting relevant workshops and special events Other support duties as necessary within the School of Health Sciences Ensuring an equitable and accessible learning community Qualifications Education, Qualifications And Other Requirements Minimum two (2) year diploma in OTA/PTA Membership in Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT), or Ontario Society of Occupational Therapy (OSOT) CPR and First Aid certification Completed WHMIS/Hazardous materials training Experience Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience as an OTA/PTA Previous formal or informal lab technician experience is considered and asset Skills Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills (written and verbal) Understanding of and commitment to equity in education Commitment to a team approach for problem-solving and conflict resolution. Demonstrated ability to provide clarity in guiding/advising others to accurately explain processes and procedures Ability to organize workload, establish priorities and work with minimal supervision Excellent clinical skills in OTA/PTA A skills assessment test will be administered during the recruitment process. A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered as equivalent to the above requirements in the event that there are no internal applicants that meet the qualifications as posted. Equivalency will be assessed by the talent acquisition team. Job Details External Posting Date August 19, 2026 External Closing Date August 26, 2026 Job Type Regular Part-Time (RPT) Hours Upto 24 hours per week Work Type On-site Shift Flexible between 8 AM - 7 PM (Mon - Fri) + Potential Evenings & Weekends. Schedule may vary by term. Ideal Start Date As soon as possible End Date Number of Openings 2 Posting Intent Immediate Need Pay Range Payband 8 - $22.62 - $33.17 Job Category Support Pre‑Employment Verification Process Administrative and Support Positions For Administrative and Support roles, Seneca conducts standard pre‑employment verification after a conditional offer of employment is made. Faculty & Teaching Positions For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process. The compensation step will be determined based on receiving and verifying relevant formal education through official transcripts and relevant work experience, in accordance with the salary placement calculation process. Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready. None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator. Our Commitment We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca Accessibility Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Support the safe and efficient operation of OTP clinical labs and placements through student support and teaching assistance. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory equipment, managing consumables, and monitoring student progress and skills.

Requires a minimum two-year diploma in OTA/PTA and at least two years of clinical experience. Candidates must hold membership in CAOT or OSOT, along with CPR, First Aid, and WHMIS certifications.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Equity in Education
• Conflict Resolution
• Workload Organization
• Clinical Skills in OTA/PTA
• Lab Management
• Student Support
• Inventory Management

• Healthcare
• Education
• Administrative
• Science & Research

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 18, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

24 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level