Occupational Therapist - 0.8 FTE Temporary

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

(0.8 FTE TEMPORARY )

School District No. 42 (SD42) meets the learning needs of approximately 17,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions. With an annual budget of over $200M and over 2,000 staff, the school district provides K-12 educational services in 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternate schools. It also provides a variety of certificate programs and relevant quality life-long learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education.

SD42 is looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our Learning Services Team, for a 0.8 FTE Temporary position, effective September 1, 2026, until the return of the incumbent, but not beyond June 30, 2027.

Responsibilities:

• Promote, maintain, and develop students’ skills for effective participation in the school environment.
• Provide services to students with physical, sensory, cognitive, and complex neurobehavioural needs.
• Conduct assessments, consultations, and program planning to support student development.
• Support diagnosis, treatment, and selection/adaptation of specialized equipment.
• Review reports, interview parents/guardians, and observe student needs.
• Collaborate with educational staff and medical professionals.
• Deliver in-service training and support for school staff.
• Coordinate services with community agencies and external service providers.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration or eligibility for registration and possession of a current license with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC.

In your application, please include your:

• Resume and Cover Letter, quoting posting #T2627-027 in your application.
• All Supporting Documentation.

The district appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about our School District, please visit

Our staff members are the foundation of our system. When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.

This job is classed under Occupational therapists (NOC 31203) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Occupational therapists develop individual and group programs with people affected by illness, injury, developmental disorders, emotional or psychological problems and aging to maintain, restore or increase their ability to care for themselves and to engage in work, school or leisure. They also develop and implement health promotion programs with individuals, community groups and employers. They are employed in health care facilities, in schools, and by private and social services agencies, or they may be self-employed.

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