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Occupational Therapist

@ Grande Yellowhead Public School Division

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Edson, Alberta

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Overview

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division is hiring a full-time, 10-month Occupational Therapist to provide promotion, identification, assessment, intervention and case management to students across the Division. The role involves supporting school teams, supervising therapy aides and travel across all five zones. The posting asks for an OT degree, ACOT membership or eligibility, and a valid driver's licence with a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide universal, targeted and individualized supports to students
  • Administer and interpret standardized OT assessments
  • Contribute to Individualized Support Plans
  • Supervise therapy aides and educational assistants
  • Facilitate professional development for parents and teachers

Requirements summary:

  • Master's or Bachelor's of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • Membership or eligibility with ACOT
  • Experience with school-age population preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle

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Case managementOccupational therapyTime managementCommunication skillsValid driver's licenceVulnerable sector check
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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingSchool, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
EducationMaster’s degree (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyOccupational Therapy

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At GYPSD, we are committed to student learning, teaching and leadership excellence and community engagement.

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At GYPSD, we are committed to student learning, teaching and leadership excellence and community engagement.

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IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersEdson, Alberta
Organization typeEducational
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Job description

Occupational Therapist

Grande Yellowhead Public School Division (GYPSD) is currently seeking one (1) Full-Time (1.0 FTE), 10 Month - Occupational Therapist commencing as soon as mutually agreed upon.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing promotion, identification, assessment, intervention, and case management to students across the Division. The successful candidate will assist school teams to develop strategies and action plans to strengthen inclusive practices and better meet the diverse learning needs of all students.

Duties of the Occupational Therapist will include:

  • Provide universal, targeted and individualized supports and services as a member of the School Linked Team.
  • Provide a flexible approach to service delivery adjusting to the diverse and changing needs of the child and family.
  • Administer, score and interpret standardized occupational therapy assessments
  • Contribute to student Individualized Support Plan (ISP) development and program planning
  • Support and develop a strength-based model of services
  • Supervise and provide direction to Therapy Aides and school educational assistants
  • Facilitate professional development for parents, teachers and educational assistants
  • Support and observe students as part of the multi-disciplinary team
  • Work collaboratively with the Division and School Based Teams and professional agencies.
  • Travel to all five zones within the school Division is required

Preference will be given to applicants who possess:

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • Membership or be eligible to register with Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
  • Experience with the school-age population is preferred
  • Ability to apply knowledge of principles, guidelines, concepts and procedures related to occupational therapy programming in educational settings
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following:

  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Child Intervention Record Check

Please include a list of references with permission for Grande Yellowhead Public School Division to contact any or all references.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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