Occupational Therapist

Contract: Work remotely and in-person with communities in the North.

Continuum North is looking for registered occupational therapists (OTs) to join our school-based teams.

Continuum North is located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, the traditional territory of the Yellowknives Dene and North Slave Métis. Services are provided by our team across the territories on Dene, Inuvialuit, Inuit and Gwich’in lands (in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut).

Continuum North works within a collaborative model including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, nursing, counselling, physiotherapists, educators, and specialized interventionists (ex. deaf and hard of hearing educator). We serve children, families, schools, communities, and governments.

This is a hybrid travel / virtual position, with travel to northern communities central to the role. Travel from other jurisdictions may be supported depending on location / employment agreement.

Requirements of Position:

  • Knowledge of Inuit cultures and ways of being (or willing to learn)

  • Cultural humility/commitment to reconciliation

  • Trauma informed approach

  • Innovative, creative and adaptable

  • Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

  • Work collaboratively with interprofessional team, schools, communities and families

  • Commitment to northern travel

  • Physically carry out the duties of the position. For example, travel on small planes, walking on varied terrain.

  • Understanding of Inclusive schooling and tiered model of service (i.e., MTSS/RTI)

Qualifications:

Registered as an Occupational Therapist with a provincial college in Canada

Commitment:

Your commitment is matched to your availability, allowing you to play an active part in developing a position that is a best fit for you.

Contract

The position is an employee (versus subcontractor) position. Continuum North takes pride in offering competitive compensation. Both direct and indirect (non-billable) time is compensated, including:

  • Team collaboration and discussions

  • Collaborative report writing

  • Professional development and mentorship

  • When you join the Continuum North team, we strive to support you in finding success in the service delivery model unique to this role. You can expect to receive:

  • Substantial on-boarding with orientation to role specific tasks/duties as well as to the community and cultural context

  • Reimbursement of professional fees or other fees needed for practice.

  • Use of materials needed for the role, such as laptop and clinical materials

Location:

This is a hybrid position featuring a combination of Northern travel and virtual services (from your home location. Our team members are located throughout Canada).

To apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to: connect@continuumnorth.net.

You can also contact us at 867-688-1692 to learn more.