Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

 Req ID: 225189
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII 
Department: OPCZ Neuro/SCI Occupational Therapy
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) completes therapeutic and technical support duties in the delivery of occupational therapy services to QEII Health Sciences Centre clients both independently and collaboratively with health care team members and students. The Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible to adhere to QEII Health Sciences Centre policies and procedures and may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
 

• Graduation from a recognized community college occupational assistant program
• Annual BCLS certification
• Previous experience and/or knowledge of seating and mobility systems an asset
• Previous experience splinting and/or hand therapy considered an asset
• Strong communication, creativity, problem-solving and organizational skills are required
• Must be adaptable, flexible and demonstrate initiative
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with health care team members, clients, caregivers and students
• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• May be required to work weekends

Compensation and Benefits

$25.84 - $30.85 Hourly 

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 

​Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.