Occupational Therapist

Salary: $79,814 - $101,152 annually

Program: Rehabilitation Services

Status: Full-time, 12-month contract

Hours: 36.25 / week

Date Posted: November 10, 2026

Closing Date: November 24, 2026

About Surrey Place

Surrey Place is a not-for-profit organization that helps people of all ages with autism, developmental, and sensory-related concerns push the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve new victories. With a holistic circle of care approach, Surrey Place brings together caring clinicians, staff, valued partners and other experts to collaborate for the client’s best interests. The organization works with clients throughout their lives, creating inventive and innovative programs so they can keep building their skills, grow their self-confidence and set their sights even higher. Since 1962, Surrey Place has supported people with varying and complex needs in the Toronto region and more recently, Northwestern Ontario. Surrey Place is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada through the healthcare program.

Position Description

Rehabilitation Services Hub at Surrey Place is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support our Adults Services. The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Rehabilitation Services. The Occupational Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide occupational therapy services in our Adults program (ages 26+) to enhance self-care, leisure and productivity skills, and increase independence and quality of life. This position requires an ability to work with adults with developmental disabilities and complex support needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, consultation and/or service planning for individuals with developmental disabilities both on-site, in the community and virtually depending on program needs.
• Facilitate caregiver education, coaching, and support groups to enhance capacity and optimize client outcomes
• Provide educational services to staff, students and other professionals and agencies to support individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to Occupational Therapy placement students.
• Participate in programming, service development and evaluation for Occupational Therapy services.
• Additional tasks as required and assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• One year of related experience working as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorders, and their families/caregivers.
• Knowledge and experience applying Occupational Therapy framework, philosophy and theory, administration and interpretation of standardized and non-standardized assessments.
• Experience setting goals and creating/implementing occupational therapy interventions using a mediator (consultative) model and direct service approach based on evidence based best practices.
• Experience working on an interdisciplinary team and working collaboratively with community service providers is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• A satisfactory Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening)
• Fluency in French or another language is considered an asset.
  
  
  

Surrey Place values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, clients and families and regards equity and neurodiversity as fundamental at all levels of our organization. We are seeking applicants who embrace our values of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA). We encourage candidates from Indigenous and equity seeking groups such as those from Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, women and 2SLGBTQ+.