Occupational Therapist I
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- Allied Health
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- COV00059314 Requisition #
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- 6 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. The hospital is conveniently located near transit, parks and shops in the heart of the Mill Woods neighbourhood. If you’re looking for rewarding opportunities to support those with complex needs, you will find purpose here. The Occupational Therapist will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team that supports individualized and group programming guided by the individual, reinforcing Recovery, Engagement, and Inclusive Care. This position is responsible for enabling occupation through assessment, treatment planning, intervention, consultation, education, and follow-up, based on the patient’s individualized goals, with outcomes focused on enabling the patient (client, resident) to perform meaningful daily occupations. This position also provides clinical direction to support personnel and students. You will review clinical referrals, accept, screen, and assess client needs from an occupational therapy perspective in collaboration with other health disciplines. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!
Description:
Description: The Occupational Therapist I (OT) services are primarily clinical in nature and require expertise in the functional assessment and treatment, client centred case management and discharge planning. Areas of treatment include but are not limited to: orthopedics, acute, stroke, post-op hands, lower extremity clinic, splinting, mental health, cognitive assessments. The position also involves consultations and collaboration with hospital staff and community agencies, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team including supervision of therapist assistant staff in the delivery of hospital based rehabilitation. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Occupational Therapist I
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Mental Health Staff Pool GNCH
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $42.51
- Maximum Salary: $56.60
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Three years' work experience in mental health and addictions, along with knowledge of Edmonton Zone Mental Health & Addiction resources is essential. Advanced knowledge of: mental illnesses, addictions, concurrent disorders, culturally informed and evidence based/evidence informed treatment (including risk screening and crisis management). Working knowledge of the identification and management of concurrent disorders and medical co-morbidities, and the principles of chronic disease management and recovery are required. The ability to work independently with occasional review, consultation and evaluation from a manager or supervisor. Current NVCI training. Working knowledge of patient and family centered care principles. Working knowledge of trauma informed care principles. Working knowledge of relevant legislation is required, including The Alberta Mental Health Act and Health Information Act. Excellent communication skills an ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications:Understanding of the criminal justice system as it relates to Mental Health and Addiction care settings and experience working in an acute Addiction & Mental Health setting is preferred. Working within a rehabilitative and recovery orientated framework and experience using Connect Care are assets.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.