At The Red Oak Centre, we believe children, teens, and families thrive when they feel understood, capable, and cared for. Since 2016, we’ve been a soft place to land - a multidisciplinary clinic where occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, and educators work together to provide integrated, values-driven care.
We're growing our team and looking for an experienced or new graduate Occupational Therapist who is passionate about pediatric practice.
As an experienced OT, you’ll bring your clinical expertise into a collaborative, values-driven environment, with the opportunity to deepen your practice, contribute to a multidisciplinary team, and take on a high level of autonomy in your clinical work. There are also opportunities to support mentorship, contribute to program development, and grow within a structured, evolving model of care.
As a new grad, we know stepping into pediatric practice can feel overwhelming. That’s why we have a designed program for new grads with scaffolded learning, one-to-one mentorship, and a graduated approach, so you can build the confidence and expertise needed for independent practice while feeling fully supported.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
A soft place to land - a warm, welcoming clinic designed to support children, families, and the therapists who care for them.
Collaborative learning environment - work alongside clinicians with varying levels of expertise, with opportunities to learn through shared cases, observation, and team collaboration.
Collaboration across disciplines - join an expert multidisciplinary team where OT, SLP, psychology, and education truly integrate.
Continuous learning - workshops, case reviews, and school collaborations to deepen your clinical skills.
Values-driven culture - rooted in excellence, professionalism, collaboration, and warmth.
Mentorship opportunities - structured mentorship is available through internal programs and can be discussed based on experience and clinical goals.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and adolescents and their parents
- Support children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, sensory processing challenges, and motor development needs
- Collaborate with families and professionals across disciplines to deliver integrated, client-centred care
- Provide clear and concise progress updates, recommendations, and goals during parent sessions
- Work within Red Oak’s administrative and operational systems to support consistent, coordinated care.
- For new grads - Engage in mentorship and reflective practice as you grow into independent clinical work
- Practice within Red Oak’s clinical framework, with opportunities to grow across a leveled model of practice with increasing autonomy, complexity, and compensation.
Who This Role is For:If you’re an experienced Occupational Therapist:
- You bring clinical confidence and experience in pediatric practice.
- You’re comfortable managing a full caseload of complex, pediatric referrals independently.
- You’re looking to deepen your expertise within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
- You may be interested in mentorship opportunities, including supporting more junior clinicians.
If you’re a new graduate:
- You’re excited to begin your career in pediatric OT and build your clinical foundation.
- You’re looking for structured mentorship, shadowing, and guided development.
- You’re open to feedback, reflective practice, and a gradual transition into independent clinical work.
- Pediatric experience is an asset, but not required as this role is designed to support your development.
Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are applying as a new graduate or an experienced clinician, and include a brief overview of your training or clinical experience.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- Master’s in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (or eligibility).
- Proof of professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
- Interest in pediatric practice, with motivation to build expertise in self-regulation, sensory processing, and motor development.
- Collaborative spirit, openness to feedback, and eagerness to learn.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Interest in facilitating/co-facilitating group programs based on established curriculum and client needs.
- Ability to commit to scheduled shifts and maintain consistent availability.
- For new grads: Pediatric experience is an asset, but not required - this role is built to support new grads through structured mentorship.
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Role Details:
Type: Contract (Independent Consultant)
Reports to: Director of Occupational Therapy
Location: The Red Oak Centre (Spadina & St. Clair)
Hours: After-school availability (3:00-7:00 PM) and weekend shifts required. (Commitment to weekend shifts are mandatory and offered at a higher compensation rate)
Minimum Commitment: 12 clinical hours per week
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates commensurate with experience.
Our Hiring Process
1. Screening call
2. Interview with our leadership team
3. Case discussion or observation
4. Offer, pending positive reference checks
About The Red Oak Centre:
The Red Oak Centre is a multidisciplinary practice with a collaborative team. We support therapists with strong administrative systems, opportunities for growth, and a team-based environment where clinicians can do their best work. We help children, teens, young adults and families feel understood, capable, and cared for.
The Red Oak Centre is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will accommodate needs throughout the recruitment and selection process.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to join a collaborative team of practitioners, contribute to meaningful work and help build an exceptional client experience, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter to https://secure.collage.co/jobs/the-red-oak-centre (https://secure.collage.co/jobs/the-red-oak-centre). Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are applying as a new graduate or an experienced clinician, and include a brief overview of your training or clinical experience.
For more about us, visit www.theredoak.ca (http://www.theredoak.ca/).
