Occupational therapist jobs in Canada

Find occupational therapist jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Sep 18, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 715
Employers: 169

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $49.65Across 92 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $77,274Across 19 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%12 listings
Hybrid: 11%77 listings
On-site: 87%625 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include Alberta Health Services (53), Lifemark Health Group (48), Vancouver Coastal Health (32).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Occupational therapist jobs in Canada

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Community Occupational Therapist
Bayshore
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
The Occupational Therapist, under the direction of the Manager of Rehabilitation or Clinical Manager- Branch level, is responsible for the completion of professional activities that…
Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services - Provincial
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, NS
Part-time
Occupational Therapist
TalentSphere Staffing Solutions
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Occupational Therapist Degree
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Moose Jaw, SK
Full-time
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77
Occupational Therapist Degree
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Moose Jaw, SK
Full-time
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77
Occupational Therapist
Bayshore
Mississauga, ON
Occupational Therapist - RCU (PT) - North York Region - Finch and 400 Location
Southlake Health Community
Newmarket, ON · Southlake Health
Part-time
Occupational Therapist
Sagkeeng CFS
Selkirk, MB
Full-time
SAGKEENG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (SCFS) is looking for a FULL-TIME Occupational Therapist. You practice empathy, understanding and patience. You promote a safe therapeutic environment.…
Occupational Therapist
Extendicare
Barrie, ON · Cornwall, ON · ON · Innisfil, ON · Kawartha Lakes, ON · Markham, ON · Niagara Falls, ON · Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON · Ottawa, ON · Richmond Hill, ON · St. Catharines, ON · Thornhill, ON · Toronto, ON
Full-time
In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to…
Occupational Therapist | Primary Care
Interior Health Authority
Kelowna, BC
Full-time
We are hiring for a relief part-time 0.62fte Occupational Therapist for our primary care network team in Kelowna. This is a temporary opportunity until July 2027 or the return of the…
Occupational Therapist Degree
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Swift Current, SK
Full-time
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77
Community Occupational Therapist
Bayshore
Windsor, ON
The Occupational Therapist, under the direction of the Manager of Rehabilitation or Clinical Manager- Branch level, is responsible for the completion of professional activities that…
OT - Occupational Therapist
ParaMed Home Health Care
Orillia, ON
Full-time
Occupational Therapist Role | Flexible Scheduling | New Graduates are welcome!
OCCT-Occupational Therapist
Lifemark Health Group
Saskatoon, SK
Full-time
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of Canadians? At Lifemark, your work makes a real difference - expanding access to care and…
Occupational Therapist
CBI Health
Sarnia, ON
Full-time
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
K-TOWN Physiotherapy
Kingston, ON
Part-time
…We have recently expanded and now provide Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services for children and youth from birth to age 18, supporting a wide range of needs. Therapists work with…
Occupational Therapist
SE Health
Niagara Falls, ON
Full-time
We are hiring dynamic, passionate Occupational Thera
Community Occupational Therapist - Langford and Westshore
CBI Health
Victoria, BC
Full-time
Full-Time Community Occupational Therapist - Victoria - Langford, Westshore (Sooke, View Royal etc)
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Community Home Care (Central East)
The Care Company Inc.
Remote, Canada
Part-time · Remote
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Community Home Care (Central East)
The Care Company Inc.
Remote, Canada
Part-time · Remote
Occupational Therapist Degree
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
Full-time
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77
Occupational Therapist Degree
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
Full-time
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77
Occupational Therapist Degree
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
Full-time
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77
Occupational Therapist
ParaMed Home Health Care
Kingston, ON
Full-time
In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to…
Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy Clinic
SE Health
Richmond Hill, ON
Temporary
We are currently seeking a casual Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist) to work at the SE Rehab Health Clinic and the Mackenzie Health Hospital within the Hand Therapy Program located in…

Extendicare

Occupational Therapist

Barrie, ON, Canada
Cornwall, ON, Canada
ON, Canada
Innisfil, ON, Canada
Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
Markham, ON, Canada
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Thornhill, ON, Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will conduct community visits to assess client needs and develop client-centered treatment plans. They will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate functional improvements for pediatric and adult clients.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists and possess a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle. New graduates are accepted, and applicants must be able to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Experience

0 to 2 years

Education

professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Job type

Full-time

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Occupational therapy
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Client assessment
Multi-disciplinary collaboration
Evidence-based practice
Documentation
First aid
CPR
Vulnerable sector screening

Benefits

Electronic documentation
Flexible scheduling
Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
Mileage compensation
Employee well-being perks

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Occupational Therapist
Community health
Pediatrics
Adult care
Multi-disciplinary team
Equipment vendors
Electronic documentation
Client-centered approach
Evidence-based practice
First Aid
CPR
Vulnerable Sector Screening
ADP authorization
Healthcare
Rehabilitation

Original job description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Available locations across Ontario

In this role of Occupational Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors to facilitate function. Client groups receiving treatment may include pediatrics for in home or school services and/or adults with medical/health concerns.

Why you’ll love working here:

Electronic Documentation

Flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Mileage compensation

Employee well-being perks

What you’ll do:

Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resources

Analyze physical, cultural, social and institutional environmental impact on occupational performance and engagement issues

Develop client centered plans with client, inter-professional teams and adjust services to reflect a client centered approach related to physical, social, cultural, institutional, and economic environment

Demonstrate effective and evidence-based problem solving and judgement to address client needs

Engage clients using a collaborative approach, building rapport and trust, achieving a mutual understanding and agreement related to services to be provided.

Maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, efficient, effective service in all areas of practice by keeping abreast of changes in practice setting that affect scope of practice

Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or Occupational Therapy college.

What you bring:

Registration with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists (in good standing)

Accepting New Graduates Licensed

ADP authorization considered an asset

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families

Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPR

A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle

Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

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