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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (1230)
@ Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
Chisasibi, Quebec
Overview
Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay is hiring an occupational therapist to evaluate clients' functional abilities and deliver treatment and intervention plans that promote autonomy. The role includes clinical teaching and may involve regional projects. Candidates need a master's degree in occupational therapy, membership in the OEQ, and two years of clinical experience.
Responsibilities:
- Évaluer les capacités fonctionnelles des usagers
- Déterminer et mettre en œuvre le plan de traitement et d'intervention
- Adapter l'environnement pour favoriser l'autonomie
- Participer à l'enseignement clinique
- Participer à des projets régionaux
Requirements summary:
- Maîtrise en ergothérapie
- Membre de l'OEQ
- Deux ans d'expérience clinique
- Expérience en intervention communautaire et en autochtone (atout)
- Maîtrise de l'anglais, du cri ou du français (atout)
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
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Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
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Delivering Health and Social Services in the Cree communities of Eeyou Istchee, Québec.
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In partnership with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, the CBHSSJB manages and organizes health and social services across the 9 communities of Eeyou Istchee (Region 18): Chisasibi, Eastmain, Mistissini, Nemaska, Oujé-Bougoumou, Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Wemindji, and Whapmagoostui. The CBHSSJB operates a 29-bed hospital in Chisasibi, and in each community, a Miyupimaatisiiun Community Centre (CMC), comparable to the CLSCs found elsewhere in Québec. The CMCs offer general medicine, home care, dental care, and social services. Professional recruitment: 1055 René-Lévesque Blvd. E., 7th floor, Montréal, QC H2L 4S5 (tel.: 1 877-562-2733). The CBHSSJB is governed by a Board of Directors, with Ms. Jeannie Pelletier serving as Chairperson. The interim Executive Director is Ms. Christina Biron.
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- Reported office locations
- Box 250, Chisasibi, QC J0M 1E0, CA
- 1055 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, 7éme étage, Montréal, QC H2L 4S5, CA
- Box 250, Chisasibi, QC J0M 1E0, CA
- 203 Mistissini Boulevard, Mistissini, QC G0W 1C0, CA
- Maamuu Meskino, Chisasibi, Quebec J0M 1E0, CA
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- Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
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In partnership with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, the CBHSSJB manages and organizes health and social services across the 9 communities of Eeyou Istchee (Region 18): Chisasibi, Eastmain, Mistissini, Nemaska, Oujé-Bougoumou, Waskaganish, Waswanipi, Wemindji, and Whapmagoostui. The CBHSSJB operates a 29-bed hospital in Chisasibi, and in each community, a Miyupimaatisiiun Community…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Chisasibi, QC |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1978 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 56 |
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SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The occupational therapist evaluates the functional abilities of a user, determines and implements a treatment and intervention plan, develops, restores or maintains abilities, remedies incapacities, minimizes handicaps, and adapts the environment in order to promote optimal autonomy. She/he participates in clinical teaching.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
In addition to clinical requirements, the individual may be called upon to participate in regional projects.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Must hold a master's degree in occupational therapy;
• Member of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec (OEQ).
Experience:
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist in various fields and programs;
• Experience in community interventions and coordination of service plans is an asset;
• Experience working with individuals, families and community organizations;
• Experience in an indigenous environment is an asset.
Knowledge and abilities:
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to change in a clinical setting;
• Ability to collaborate with team members and good communication skills, both oral and written;
• Integrate cultural safety into practice, coaching and transfer of learning;
• Ability to integrate Eeyou Istchee culture, values, traditions and teachings into programs and services whenever possible;
• Knowledge of professional standards, clinical practice guidelines and legislation;
• Good understanding of health issues as they relate to functional rehabilitation;
• Excellent research skills and ability to apply evidence-based practice to clinical situations in an Aboriginal context;
• Autonomy, discretion and empathy.
LANGUAGE
• Fluent in English;
• Fluency in Cree or French is an asset.
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