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Occupational Therapist I
@ Alberta Health Services
Smoky Lake, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring an Occupational Therapist I for Bar V Nook in Smoky Lake, Alberta, on a full-time day-shift rotation. The role provides occupational therapy across continuing care, long-term care and home care, with autonomous practice, client and family involvement, interprofessional teamwork and supervision of therapy assistants and aides. Pay is $42.51 to $56.60 per hour, and a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000 may apply. The role requires a driver's licence and a vehicle, and coverage extends to Golden Sands in Lac La Biche.
Responsibilities:
- Provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and education to residents and families
- Lead and coordinate occupational therapy services across continuing and long-term care
- Supervise therapy assistants and aides
- Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare teams and stakeholders
- Contribute to quality improvement and peer mentoring
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
- Registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
- Driver's licence and vehicle required
- Ability to provide services at Bar V Nook and Golden Sands
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-17
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
- LinkedIn followers
- 221,476
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 46,271
- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Alberta Health Services
- Specialties
- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,234 |
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Your Opportunity:
Your Next Great Opportunity Starts in Smoky Lake. Lead, inspire, and thrive in rural Alberta. Bar V Nook is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to work to your full scope of practice, build meaningful relationships with residents and families, collaborate within a supportive healthcare team, and make a lasting impact on the lives of those in Continuing Care. Located just 119 km northeast of Edmonton, Smoky Lake offers the perfect balance of professional fulfillment and small-town living. In addition, this position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca. As an Occupational Therapist I, you will provide leadership and coordination of occupational therapy services while supporting high-quality resident care across continuing care, long-term care, and home care programs. This role offers the autonomy to practice independently while partnering with a dedicated team to optimize client outcomes, enhance service delivery, and support excellence in care. Smoky Lake is a vibrant rural community that offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy affordable housing, short commute times, local amenities, and a strong sense of connection and belonging. Known for the Great White North Pumpkin Fair featuring massive pumpkin weigh-offs, its friendly, welcoming community and balanced lifestyle, Smoky Lake combines the benefits of rural living with easy access to Edmonton and the services of a major urban centre 90 minutes away. If you are looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference, build lasting professional relationships, and enjoy the benefits of rural living, Apply Today.
Description:
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, or a community. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant and chosen stakeholders and supports within the client¿s physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for the clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.
- Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
- Classification: Occupational Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Occupational Therapy
- Primary Location: Bar V Nook Manor
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 03-DEC-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $42.51
- Maximum Salary: $56.60
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications:Successful Candidate may also be required to: Provide services to Bar V Nook (Smoky Lake) and provide services to Golden Sands (Lac La Biche).
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
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