Job Description

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Job Title:

Occupational Therapist I

Job Type:

Permanent / Full time

Job Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

Occupational Therapist I

Millard Health - Edmonton, AB

Temporary and Permanent, Full-Time Position(s)

People are at the heart of everything we do.

If you value service, care, excellence, and fairness, you’ll fit right in. You'll play an important role in making a difference that creates a safer, healthier and stronger Alberta by putting people first. We work together every day to help minimize the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses on Alberta workers and employers.

As the independent operator and administrator of the province’s Workers’ Compensation Act, WCB-Alberta provides protection for over two million workers and nearly 200,000 Alberta employers. Our employees are inspired to make a positive impact on the lives of injured workers and businesses throughout the province.

Millard Health is one of Alberta’s leading centres for occupational rehabilitation and re-employment services. We are customer focused and geared towards excellence in disability management and rehabilitation services. We offer a variety of innovative assessment and treatment services that focus on our clients’ abilities, employability and lifestyle enhancement. Millard Health is at the forefront of innovation – health care is evolving, and we want to lead the way! We are focused on ensuring human centered design concepts are at the core of our treatment experience. We recognize the experience is as important as the outcome and are focused on a delightful client experience with tailored treatment that recognizes their unique individual needs.

How you’ll make a difference:

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll play a significant role in a multi-disciplinary team setting to enhance the rehabilitation experience and outcomes for our clients. Occupational Therapy services are delivered across a variety of rehabilitation programs including brain injury, psychological injury, pain management, and musculoskeletal injury. We are seeking individuals who are interested in delivering leading edge clinical services, consistently focus on innovation and creativity in customer service and always treat clients with fairness and respect.

Your responsibilities:

• Collaborating with service partners, including community providers, specialists, claim owners and employers.
• Developing and delivering tailored treatment programs.
• Provide frontline assessment, interventions, and education to our clients in one on one or group settings.
• Completing functional capacity evaluations (FCEs), and services at employer worksites.
• Must be willing to learn new skills and move between different business areas including working on specialized. program teams such as brain injury, psychological injury or pain management.
• Ability to work well in an interdisciplinary setting is essential.
• Duties may vary according to the program area.
• The ability to work 7.25 hour shifts between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, is required.

Your experience and skills:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and be eligible for registration, in good standing, with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists. We welcome applications from upcoming new graduates who will meet registration requirements.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with experience in occupational rehabilitation, mental health, orthopedics or private practice.
• Computer experience and strong interpersonal skills complemented by well-developed written and verbal communication abilities.
• Reliability and time management skills are integral to your success in this position.
• A valid Alberta Drivers’ license and the ability to independently travel to complete off-site services is required.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and flexible work schedules that foster a healthy work-life balance. You’ll work with supportive leaders and skilled professionals in a caring and collaborative work environment. Take the next great step in your career and help us change lives. For more details, refer to the Collective Agreement between WCB-Alberta (Millard Health) and Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA).

Salary: Pay Grade H4M - $86,722.33 to $109,867.95 per annum

In accordance with the Collective Agreement between HSAA and WCB (Millard Health)

Successful candidate(s) must reside in Alberta and be able to work in-person in person at Millard Health in Edmonton as required by their position. Temporary positions are for a period of up to one year with the possibility of extension or permanency. Final candidates are required to undergo a security clearance as a condition of employment.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume to www.wcb.ab.ca/careers.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Closing Date: September 18, 2026