Provincial School Outreach Consultant- Occupational Therapist
Classification: Occupational Therapist
Status: Temporary Full time or Temporary Part time (0.5 FTE) Available
Start Date: September 8, 2026
Profile: P2BS
Wage: $50.52 - $62.85 per hour
Term: September 8, 2026- June 30, 2027
Employee Group: HSA
About Us:
The BC Centre for Ability provides community-based services to enhance the quality of life for children, youth and adults with disabilities, and their families, in ways that foster inclusion in all aspects of life. Our belief that every person is born with the ability to succeed in life, on their own terms has enabled us to serve children, youth, and adults with disabilities, and their families, since 1969, when we were first established as the BC Neurological Association.
About the Opportunity:
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join Therapy Services as part of the Provincial School Outreach Teams Program.
Provincial School Outreach (PSO) is a program funded by the Ministry of Education and Child Care and hosted by North Vancouver School District. Its central office is located at Mountainside Secondary but many of its team members reside outside of the Lower Mainland. The program provides specialized in-person and virtual-educational services to school districts across British Columbia, especially those located in rural and remote regions. PSO’s specialists travel on an ongoing basis to schools throughout the province to provide direct and indirect services to students and classrooms. The supports offered can be universal, targeted, or intensive in nature and may include assessment and individualized support planning for students with disabilities and diverse abilities. Specialists remain virtually connected to school and district personnel between in-person visits to provide ongoing consultation and support.
The program is seeking to fill either a part-time or full-time occupational therapist position. The successful applicant will travel on their own or along with other PSO personnel to rural and remote communities. A part-time position involves travelling for one full week per month and a full-time position involves travelling up to two full weeks each month. The remainder of the assignment involves providing virtual-educational services. Because the program receives referrals on an ongoing basis, an outreach location may not be determined until several weeks prior to departure. Due to limited flight availability to some rural and remote communities, outreach may occasionally involve travel on a weekend or holiday.
PSO personnel are strongly committed to serving the immediate and long-term needs of schools by providing direct and indirect services to students and classrooms in whatever capacity is needed. The specialized support provided by PSO is customized to the unique context of every referral. Accordingly, this position differs in nature from a conventional school-based specialist assignment. Flexibility and innovation are essential as specialists can expect circumstances at the school to change with little or no advance notice due to any number of factors, including staff shortages. This can result in occasions when specialists need to adapt how they support students and the school during an in-person visit. For circumstances in which a student is not attending school for whatever reason, PSO
specialists will discuss with the family the possibility of visiting the home to provide support and/or carry out an assessment. Building strong relationships with students, families, and staff during in-person visits is foundational to PSO’s mandate and requires its team members to be responsive, innovative, flexible, and willing to authentically engage in reciprocal learning with school and district personnel in small communities across British Columbia. The successful applicant understands the unique context of working in remote and rural regions of the province and meaningfully supporting students and families of Indigenous ancestry
Responsibilities
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Provide education and implement therapeutic programs using a coaching approach
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Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support children and families in their schools and communities
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Travels to school districts throughout the province, frequency based on the needs of the client and school team
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Use Evidence Based Practice and Family Centered Practice to guide clinical reasoning
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Practices using a Trauma Informed approach
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Assess motor abilities and how they impact movement, play and participation in a variety of environments
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Prescribe and obtain equipment to optimize participation
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Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, medical liaison meetings, and in-services.
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Maintain up to date records that meet agency and regulatory body requirements
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Collaborate with community partners
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Undertake additional responsibilities as directed
The Qualifications and Skills You Bring:
Education, Training and Experience
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Master's degree or equivalent in OT or Rehabilitation Medicine (OT)
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Previous experience working in pediatrics is required
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Practices in accordance with the International Classification of Function and F-words of childhood development with a commitment to inclusive practice and family centered care
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Demonstrates a willingness to learn from the host community and practice cultural humility
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Strong collaborator who develops effective working relationships with others
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Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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Ability to adapt to change and embrace new technology
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Competency using a virtual platform, electronic client record system and word processing software
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Must be registered with CHCPBC (includes Criminal Record Check)
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Valid BC driver’s license with reliable use of a car for work with business insurance
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Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
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Travel is required locally and within BC, frequency to be determined by the support needs of the caseload
Benefits & perks:
Our workplace culture embraces Hope, Kindness, Collaboration, Innovation and Family. We offer meaningful benefits and perks that make a difference for you and your family. Here are some of them.
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Extended Health and Dental plan
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Municipal Pension Plan
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Collaborative team environment
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Learning and development opportunities
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Free Onsite Parking
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Workplace wellness programs
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Paid Sick leave
Interested?
If you are personable, have a great attitude, are passionate about delivering exceptional service and have a genuine interest in contributing to the greater good of our organization and our community, we want to hear from you!
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The BC Centre for Ability is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups. This includes women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity. We also recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Internal Posting: June 16th - June 26th, 2026
External Posting: June 16th, 2026 - Open until filled.
