Posted 7 days ago
Occupational Therapist - Slave Lake
@ The High Prairie School Division
Slave Lake, Alberta
Overview
The High Prairie School Division is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist based in Slave Lake to support school-aged children. The role involves visiting schools to assess, observe and make recommendations to teachers, assistants and parents. A Master's in Occupational Therapy, current CAOT registration, a valid driver's licence and a recent Vulnerable Sector Check are required.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct standardized assessments and clinical consultations
- Assess fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing and regulation
- Design and implement interventions
- Consult with education staff and multidisciplinary team
- Provide in-servicing and professional development to staff
Requirements summary:
- Masters in Occupational Therapy or equivalent from an accredited program
- Current registration with CAOT
- Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Previous experience working with children is an asset
- Recent Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Check
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-08
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CAOT registration |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
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The High Prairie School Division
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Full company description
High Prairie School Division, located in north-central Alberta, provides comprehensive educational programs and services to approximately 3200 students, kindergarten through to Grade 12. Its educational enterprise is carried out in 13 schools located in the communities of Falher, Donnelly, High Prairie, Joussard, Kinuso and Slave Lake. Approximately 550 full and part-time employees, including educational assistants, secretaries, librarians, janitors, maintenance personnel, bus drivers, mechanics, education specialists and Learning Support Centre administrators and personnel, directly supplement the endeavours of over 200 school-based teachers and administrators. Seven trustees elected by parents and taxpayers of the Division’s four subdivisions provide governance and overall direction.
- LinkedIn followers
- 278
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 182
- Reported office locations
- 16532 Township Road 744, High Prairie, Alberta, CA
- 131 Central Ave SE, Falher, Alberta T0H 1M0, CA
- 300 6 Ave NE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 228 4 Ave NW, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5650 50 St, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5504 Centennial Ave, Donnelly, Alberta T0H, CA
- 5701 48 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 12 Lakeview Drive, Joussard, Alberta T0G 1J0, CA
- 221 2nd St, Kinuso, Alberta T0G, CA
- 500 Kinuso Ave, Kinuso, Alberta T0G, CA
- 117 3 Ave NE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- 5006 56 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 4601 58 Ave, High Prairie, Alberta T0G, CA
- 106 7 St SE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G, CA
- Other recorded names
- High Prairie School Division
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
High Prairie School Division, located in north-central Alberta, provides comprehensive educational programs and services to approximately 3200 students, kindergarten through to Grade 12. Its educational enterprise is carried out in 13 schools located in the communities of Falher, Donnelly, High Prairie, Joussard, Kinuso and Slave Lake. Approximately 550 full and part-time employees, including educational…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Primary and Secondary Education |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | High Prairie, Alberta |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1946 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
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High Prairie School Division
Invites applications for:
Occupational Therapist
Slave Lake
High Prairie School Division is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team to provide support to school-aged children. The Occupational Therapist will visit schools, mainly within the Slave Lake area, to observe, assess and make recommendations to teachers, assistants and parents.
Qualifications:
- Masters in Occupational Therapy or equivalent from an accredited program
- Current registration with CAOT
- Previous experience working with children is an asset
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Successful candidates must produce an ORIGINAL, acceptable, recent (less than six months old) Criminal Records Check which must include Vulnerable Sector Check.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct standardized assessments and clinical consultations
- Report writing
- Assess fine and gross motor skill development, as well as sensory processing and regulation
- Design and implement interventions
- Consult with education staff and multi-disciplinary team to implement effective strategies and therapeutic interventions
- Champion the success of all students by promoting universal supports
- Provide in-servicing and professional development to staff
We appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you have questions or require assistance with the application, please contact ApplyToEducation at:
1-877-900-5627 or email [email protected]
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