Occupational Therapist - Mount Currie, B.C. at First Nations Health Authority
Date: 3 hours ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Part time
About Us
FNHA Overview
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Learn more about why we were selected here .
Title: Occupational Therapist - es zúmin’ Primary Care Centre
Salary: $88,948 - $104,644 - $120,341 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: .5 FTE -This position is term ending June 20 2026, with a possibility of an extension. When the term position ends with the FNHA, it is intended that this position will be offered as a permanent role with the es zúmin’ Primary Care Clinic.
Hours: 18.75 hours per week ( Monday- Friday- Flexible working hours)
Location: Mount Currie, BC, with frequent travel to the Southern Stl'atl'imx communities, which are up to 3 hours away by road.
FNPCI Initiative
The First Nations-led Primary Care Initiative (FNPCI) aims to improve access to primary health-care services for First Nations people across BC in a way that is culturally safe and closer to home. The FNPCI is part of the province’s primary care strategy, which is integrating team-based care in communities throughout B.C. and changing the way primary care is delivered with the creation of primary care networks in partnership with the Regional Health Authorities.
In order to meet the health and wellness needs of First Nations people, it is very important that primary care is culturally safe and culturally informed where Indigenous ways of knowing and being are woven into services.
One of the main objectives of the FNPCI is to develop new First Nations Primary Health Care Centers in rural and urban locations across the province. The centers will provide access to culturally safe, quality primary health care services for First Nations people and their families. The aim is for clients to feel safe, welcomed, valued, respected and heard when they access care services at one of these centers.
About The Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you will collaborate closely with the interprofessional care team. Your responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, establishing occupational therapy diagnoses and prognoses, developing individualized treatment plans, and overseeing the implementation and evaluation of interventions. You will provide patient consultations and education to support the achievement and maintenance of optimal health outcomes. Additionally, you will engage in approved occupational therapy and interprofessional research, contribute to special projects, and participate in quality and safety initiatives within the program.
About You
Education
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.
Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.
The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.
How To Apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Closing date: Open Until Filled
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected]
Follow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram
FNHA Overview
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. Learn more about why we were selected here .
Title: Occupational Therapist - es zúmin’ Primary Care Centre
Salary: $88,948 - $104,644 - $120,341 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: .5 FTE -This position is term ending June 20 2026, with a possibility of an extension. When the term position ends with the FNHA, it is intended that this position will be offered as a permanent role with the es zúmin’ Primary Care Clinic.
Hours: 18.75 hours per week ( Monday- Friday- Flexible working hours)
Location: Mount Currie, BC, with frequent travel to the Southern Stl'atl'imx communities, which are up to 3 hours away by road.
FNPCI Initiative
The First Nations-led Primary Care Initiative (FNPCI) aims to improve access to primary health-care services for First Nations people across BC in a way that is culturally safe and closer to home. The FNPCI is part of the province’s primary care strategy, which is integrating team-based care in communities throughout B.C. and changing the way primary care is delivered with the creation of primary care networks in partnership with the Regional Health Authorities.
In order to meet the health and wellness needs of First Nations people, it is very important that primary care is culturally safe and culturally informed where Indigenous ways of knowing and being are woven into services.
One of the main objectives of the FNPCI is to develop new First Nations Primary Health Care Centers in rural and urban locations across the province. The centers will provide access to culturally safe, quality primary health care services for First Nations people and their families. The aim is for clients to feel safe, welcomed, valued, respected and heard when they access care services at one of these centers.
About The Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you will collaborate closely with the interprofessional care team. Your responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, establishing occupational therapy diagnoses and prognoses, developing individualized treatment plans, and overseeing the implementation and evaluation of interventions. You will provide patient consultations and education to support the achievement and maintenance of optimal health outcomes. Additionally, you will engage in approved occupational therapy and interprofessional research, contribute to special projects, and participate in quality and safety initiatives within the program.
About You
Education
- Bachelor of Science or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Current practicing registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
- Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists is an asset.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a patient and family centered model of care.
- Knowledge of the COTBC standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioners.
- Experience delivering health services in a First Nations setting
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.
Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.
The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level. Internal employee compensation will be determined as per the FNHA Employee Total Compensation Policy.
How To Apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Closing date: Open Until Filled
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected]
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