Posted 25 days ago
OT2026-2027
@ Fort McMurray Public School Division
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Fort McMurray Public School Division is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a full-time, 1.0 FTE contract running August 25, 2026 to June 29, 2027, based at the Division Office. The role covers assessment, treatment planning, caseload management and staff support across several schools in the Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Salary is negotiable based on experience and days worked, with a benefit and pension plan and a Northern Living Allowance.
Responsibilities:
- Évaluer les élèves et élaborer des plans de traitement
- Former le personnel et offrir du perfectionnement professionnel
- Superviser les adjoints en ergothérapie et gérer leur charge de cas
- Collaborer avec les équipes scolaires et les parents
- Assurer la liaison avec l'autorité de santé locale
Requirements summary:
- Maîtrise en ergothérapie requise
- Inscription ou admissibilité à l'ACOT
- Excellentes habiletés d'équipe et interpersonnelles
- Capacité de gérer une charge de cas efficacement
- Véhicule et permis de conduire nécessaires
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | School, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Fort McMurray Public School Division
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
Posting OT 2026-2027
Occupational Therapist
Probationary: August 25, 2026 - June 29, 2027
Location Division Office FTE 1.0
StartDate August 25, 2026
Salary To Be Negotiated
Closing Date Open until Filled
Our Division
Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) is part of Alberta's publicly-funded education system and its staff of over 720 proudly serves over 8000 students in the Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
FMPSD warmly welcomes students and families to the Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Our Mission
The Fort McMurray Public School Division is a learning community dedicated to educating all students for personal excellence.
Salary negotiable based on experience, training and number of days worked, plus a comprehensive benefit/pension plan and the Northern Living Allowance.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Build staff capacity (teachers, educational assistants, LAC teachers, administrators, etc.)
- Formal and informal screening and/or assessment as required
- Create treatment plans
- Attend parent meetings to implement, review and report on the child's progress
- Monitor progress of children on caseload
- Supply appropriate resources such as visuals, etc.
- Assist teachers and educational assistants in providing developmentally appropriate practice
- Maintain an inventory of materials, assessments, and supplies
- Maintain appropriate, confidential records, and provide timely reports (complying with standards of Alberta Learning and ACOT)
- Meet with school teams
- Provide in-service and professional development as needed, including both staff and parent support
- Communicate with supervisor
- Support Occupational Therapy Assistants (OT EAs) and manage their caseloads
- Liaise with the local health authority to coordinate services and transition caseload(s)
- Other duties as assigned
Completion of a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
The successful applicant must be registered or eligible to be registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapy Association (ACOT).
Strong team and interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a trans-disciplinary environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage caseload in a timely and effective manner. This position follows the local School Division calendar - 205 days.
A vehicle, and ability to drive is necessary as the caseload involves several different schools within the Division.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Resumes and other relevant documents will be accepted on
our website , for employment opportunities, apply to active postings and click on the “APPLY” tab for the specific posting on the Job Connect and follow the application instructions. THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS. If you have any questions regarding this posting you may email hr
The successfulcandidate will be required toprovide a criminal record/vulnerable sector check.
FMPSD may contact past and present employers for references. All FMPSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, the internet, MS office, Google Workspace including Gmail, docs, and sheets.
Only those applications submitted and received by 4 pm on the closing date will be considered for this position.
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