Posted 5 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Multiple Openings
@ Island Health
Campbell River, BC · Courtenay, BC · Duncan, BC · Nanaimo, BC · Port Hardy, BC +3
Overview
Island Health is hiring Occupational Therapists for its Rehabilitation team on Vancouver Island, with multiple openings across acute care, long-term care and community health. Positions are full-time, part-time, casual or temporary, with a shift mix. The posting offers $45.15 to $56.17 per hour, relocation assistance up to $5,000 for eligible candidates, and possible B.C. Loan Forgiveness.
Pay:
$45.15–$56.17 an hour
Requirements summary:
Candidates need current licensure as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and a degree from a recognized Occupational Therapy program. A valid B.C. driver's licence may be required for some positions.
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Employee discount |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
Job Description
Island Health is hiring Occupational Therapists to join our Rehabilitation team on Vancouver Island. We have multiple openings available, including full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions across various acute care, long-term care, and community health locations.
What We Offer
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000 may be available to eligible candidates.
- Competitive Wage: $45.15 - $56.17 per hour
- Benefits: Extended health (medical, dental), 4 weeks vacation, 13 statutory holidays, accrued sick pay, pension plan, educational scholarships
- Educational Scholarships
- A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more
- Some of these positions may qualify for the B.C. Loan Forgiveness program.
- A variety of shifts as multiple openings are currently available.
Qualifications
- Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist
- Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy
- A valid British Columbia driver's license may be required for some positions
About Island Health
Island Health provides health and care services to more than 930,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 31,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff, as well as 1,500 dedicated volunteers. Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.
Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BCs Top Employer (2025). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.
Please reach out to our Indigenous Employee Experience team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [email protected]
Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
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