Occupational Therapist Opportunities

Occupational Therapist Opportunities

Sudbury, ON

Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leader

At Health Sciences North (HSN), we are committed to providing exceptional care and empowering individuals to achieve their highest level of independence and well-being. We currently have a dynamic team of over 40 skilled Occupational Therapists working across a range of diverse, collaborative, and patient-centered programs. As a part of our team, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary environment that supports both personal growth and professional development.

Our Occupational Therapists (OT) at HSN are highly trained professionals who help patients of all ages overcome challenges related to physical, cognitive, and emotional health. Our OT team works in a variety of specialized programs, delivering individualized, holistic care that enables our patients to regain and maintain their independence.

Some of the key areas our OTs provide services in include Inpatient Services, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Pediatric, Mental Health and Geriatric Care.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to work in a place where your contributions matter, we want you to join our Occupational Therapy team at Health Sciences North.

Application Process Below are the instructions to apply to an opportunity through our HSN career site. Should you have a specific area of interest, please identify which opportunities you are applying to, by way of indicating the department and job type in your application. If you are currently an HSN employee, please apply using the internal job posting board.

Step 1 – Create an account and complete candidate profile to review active postings and ability to apply. Step 2 – Create job alerts. Step 3 – Identify in your cover letter or resume the department and job type you are interested in. From there, we can match you with available opportunities! Be sure to update your profile as your information and qualifications changes to ensure our recruitment team has your most up to date information for upcoming opportunities!

Occupational Therapist Qualifications/Skills

Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. However, candidates expected to obtain registration in the next few months and recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
• Additional qualifications may be required.
• Salary Information: $38.82 - $54.77 / per hour

NOTE: This posting is not for an existing vacancy but is intended to identify potential candidates for future opportunities.

French Language Service (FLS) Designation: Bilingualism requirements will be posted in accordance with the FLS Designation Plan. If a position is designated bilingual and no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual candidates may be considered.

At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff.

We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community.

Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

HSN Incentives

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan.

We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package.

HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to.

For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

As a result of a number of recruitment priorities, your application to this pool may result in you being screened and interviewed in advance of a confirmed opportunity. As positions become available, your candidacy would be considered based on your qualifications, skills and interests. While these opportunities could be in any department across HSN, we have an immediate need within our acute care settings.

Other Incentives

Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant

The incentive grant program offers taxable incentive grants of up to $5,000 per eligible year, to a maximum of $15,000 paid over a three-year period to occupational therapists, who establish their practice in Northern Ontario and accept full-time positions which are fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) and which are approved by the Northern Health Programs (NHP).

In order to be eligible for this incentive grant, the NHP must approve the application before the applicant establishes his/her practice. More information regarding this grant can be found here.