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Pays $2,619.41 - $3,624.22 Bi-Weekly — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$87k (51 jobs) · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy for work-life (7.2/10, vs 8,614 in this specialty)

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Novascotia
Truro, Nova Scotia

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Pediatric occupational therapy. Work with youth in care. 35-hour week. High-stress environment. $681K-$942K salary. Government benefits.

Join Novascotia as a Occupational Therapist in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting assessments and developing personalized treatment plans focused on skill-building, behavioural development, and overall well-being.
  • Providing child-centered services across a continuum of care, including clinical assessments, program development, and support for community reintegration.
  • Collaborating with caregivers, educators, and staff in provincial child-caring facilities to ensure a coordinated, holistic approach to care and positive long-term outcomes.

Requirements

  • You must be eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and, on appointment, be registered by the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia.
  • The following would be an asset to this position: Experience in conducting and documenting clinical occupational therapy assessments.
  • Experience in developing and delivering occupational therapy programs.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $3624/week.
  • Pension plan offered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with Novascotia in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyAssessmentDiagnostic ServicesTreatment PlanningSkill-BuildingBehavioural DevelopmentChild-Centered ServicesProgram DevelopmentCommunity ReintegrationTrauma-Informed ApproachesCrisis InterventionCollaborationDocumentationHuman Behavior KnowledgeAttachment Theory Knowledge

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 51 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Novascotia

Government Administration
HRM, Nova Scotia
5,001-10,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Vacation
Employee Assistance Program
Registration Fee Reimbursement

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