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Rehabilitation Assistant
@ Government of the Northwest Territories - Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Fort Smith, Northwest Territories
Overview
The Government of the Northwest Territories, through the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority, is hiring a full-time Rehabilitation Assistant in Fort Smith. The role supports physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists with therapeutic and clerical tasks across all age groups. Pay is $37.90 to $45.27 per hour plus an annual Northern Allowance of $7,100.
Pay:
$37.90–$45.27 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with PT, OT and SLP treatment plans in hospital, school and homecare settings
- Provide therapeutic services under direction of rehabilitation professionals
- Perform administrative duties
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from a recognized community college physiotherapy or occupational therapy assistant program
- Satisfactory criminal record check
- Proof of current immunization status
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- Employer posting date
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Care home, School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Physiotherapy assistant, Occupational therapy assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Government of the Northwest Territories - Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
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Job Summary
Location: Fort Smith
Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Job ID: 28518
Salary: $73,905 - $88,277
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Closing Date: Nov 6, 2026
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Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) supports the Rehabilitation Department within the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) by assisting Physiotherapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) in delivering safe and effective rehabilitation services. The RA performs both therapeutic and clerical tasks under supervision and works with patients across all age groups, including pediatrics and geriatrics.
The NTHSSA provides comprehensive health and social services across the Northwest Territories, serving about 43,000 people over a large geographic area. In the Fort Smith region, services are delivered to approximately 2,500 residents through a health facility and a long-term care facility.
The RA works directly under the Regional Manager of Allied Health Services and supports inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care clients. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care as assigned, coordinating with the rehabilitation team, managing equipment and supplies, and ensuring services are delivered within their scope of practice. While supervised by rehabilitation professionals, the RA is accountable for their own performance and must follow NTHSSA policies and national standards.
Key Qualifications:
- Assists in the implementation of PT, OT and SLP treatment plans, in both hospital, school, and homecare settings, by providing therapeutic services to patients under the direction of the PT, OT, or SLP.
- Perform administrative duties.
- Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment.
Key Requirements:
- Graduation from a recognized community college physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistant program.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8044
Fax (867) 872-3298
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28518
Closing Date: November 6, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $37.90 per hour to $45.27 per hour (approximately $73,905 - $88,276) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $7,100.
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