Occupational Therapist (OT)

We are currently hiring for an Occupational Therapist. This regular opportunity in the People & Culture Department, has full time hours.

As a, Occupational Therapist, you will:

• Be directly responsible for improving workplace occupational health.
• Assist the Occupational Health and Hygiene Practitioner in the management of leaves, return-to-work, accommodations, wellness and other general health related programs and benefits provided by Halifax Water.
• Collaborate with employees to understand their health goals and assess their abilities in relation to job demands.
• Provide education on health-related topics.Work with employees who have experienced illness or injury to develop return-to-work schedules.
• Take a holistic approach considering the interplay between the person, environment, and occupation, aiming to foster a safe and health-conscious work environment.

To do this job, you need to have:

• A university degree in occupational therapy
• Experience practicing in occupational health and/or industrial workplace setting or any related experience an asset.
• Experience working with WCB, LTD and/or disability management an asset.
• Experience with work site visits and analysis an asset.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Completion of a national or provincial certification examination is required.
• Licensing and membership with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia.

This job is a non-unionized job. The job description and benefits to working at Halifax Water can be viewed on the Halifax Water website (Work for Halifax Water | Halifax Water). The salary range for this job is $64,907 - $81,133 annually.

Halifax Water Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. This means:

• Our goal is to be a diverse workplace, that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. We believe a diverse workforce positively contributes to our success, and the success of our community.
• We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. You are encouraged to self-identify in the cover letter.

Thank you for applying for a job with us. We will contact you only if we choose you for an interview.

If offered the job:

• You will need to successfully pass a background check.
• You may need to successfully pass other pre-employment testing, which could include a satisfactory drivers abstract and a satisfactory drug and alcohol test.