3 Full time school based OT openings beginning August 27th, 2019 near Lesser Slave Lake

3 Full time school based OT openings beginning August 27th, 2019 near Lesser Slave Lake 

We have 3 Full time OT openings beginning August 27th, 2019 and we welcome new grads as we have a strong mentor-ship program in place.

Northern Lakes Collaborative Services region has two school based offices located near Lesser Slave Lake which is a massive lake offering many outdoor opportunities. We are located a few hours away from Edmonton, the capital of Alberta. Jasper and Banff are an afternoons drive away from our region.

While we ask a lot from our staff, we also offer unparalleled benefits. Our work schedule follows the school calendar which allows for time off during school holidays. That is seven weeks in the summer, two weeks at Christmas and  week of Spring break. This is from the start of employment. We work for about 200 days over 10 months of the year however our benefits and pension plan continue for 12 months. We provide mentor-ship and professional development opportunities and a $1,500 moving allowance. We receive 50% of the tax benefits for being intermediate zone northern residents. Revenue Canada's website has further info.

Note: to begin working with us an OT will need to be registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT), which they can still do as a new grad.  All the info is on the ACOT’s website. https://acot.ca/

High Prairie School Division, on behalf of Northern Lakes Collaborative Services RCSD, is seeking full-time Occupational Therapist(s) to serve students in various schools within the region (Falher – Slave Lake and surrounding communities). The current position(s) will be based out of the High Prairie and Slave Lake offices.

The successful candidate(s) will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working within schools to provide a continuum of supports aimed at building the capacity of staff to respond to student needs. Duties may include: Diagnostic assessment, treatment recommendations, consultation with staff and parents, staff in-service, report writing. Position involves travel.

Qualifications:  Registered member of the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).   Eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).  Experience within a pediatric and/or school-based setting and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team would be considered an asset. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.All candidates selected for an interview must produce an Original, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Police Information Check, including CPIC, Vulnerable Sector and Local Indices Search prior to commencing employment.

This position will closely follow the school calendar and will commence August 27, 2019. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications (max. $101,100). Generous benefit package available. OT mentor-ship is provided. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Please submit your resume cover letter and references via email to: Annette Russell, Regional Manager, Northern Lakes Collaborative Services frussell@hpsd.ca

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F. Annette Russell, M.Ed.

NLCS, Regional Manager

phone - cell: 780-536-0675

phone office: 780-523-0011 ext 197

fax: 780-523-0018

frussell@hpsd.ca