Occupational Therapist

Overview

Develop individual and group programs with people affected by illness,

injury, developmental disorders, emotional or psychological problems
and ageing.

EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

AVERAGE WAGE RATE

2011
2012
2013
2014

49,665
50,911
52,174
53,667

CANADIAN AVERAGE
2015

$62,183

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020

Courtesy: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

What They Do

Main Duties

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56,344
57,485
58,651
59,782
60,972

Analyse clients' capabilities related to life activities using

observation, interviews and tests
Develop intervention programs to address clients' needs
Maintain clients' records
Establish personalized care plans

Work Environment
You can expect a 40-hour workweek. Whether you work days, Monday through
Friday, or some evenings and weekends, will depend on your workplace and
clients' needs. Unless you're an administrator, occupational therapy involves
hands-on physical work, even as a researcher or consultant. Helping people solve
essential life problems can be emotionally demanding, too.

Potential Employers
Hospitals
Non-institutional health services
Non-institutional social services

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Occupational
Therapist

An occupational therapist
will need a bachelor's
degree and master's
degree in occupational
therapy, as well as a
supervised internship
before they can take the
state licensing exam.
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Getting There

Employment Requirements
A university degree in occupational therapy including supervised fieldwork is required or graduation
from an occupational therapy program approved by the World Federation of Occupational
Therapists (WFOT) is accepted in some provinces
Completion of the national certification examination may be required
Licensure with a regulatory body is required in all provinces
Membership in the national association, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, is
required in some provinces

Required Education
The following education levels may be required:
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UNIVERSITY

JOB SEEKERS VS JOB OPENINGS

2011

2,182
1,551

2013
2015
2017
2019

2,322
2,215
2,388
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2,251

Job Openings

Job Seekers

2012

2,261
2,176

2014
2016
2018
2020

Courtesy: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Canadian Occupational Projection System

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Jobs
Occupational Therapist I
Date Posted: Apr 29, 2015

Therapist (OT) is responsible for the coordination and delivery of Occupational Therapy assessments
and ... The Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for his/her occupational therapy
practice as defined by the co...

Company: Alberta Health Services

Source: workopolis

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Occupational Therapist
Date Posted: Mar 04, 2015

model and participates in the clinical development of staff and students assigned within the facility;
Attains and ... required; Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of Infection
Control and Occupational Health...

Company: Revera
Source: Recruit.net

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Occupational Therapist II
Date Posted: Mar 12, 2015

Therapist (OT) is responsible for the coordination and delivery of Occupational Therapy assessments
and ... The Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for his/her occupational therapy
practice as defined by the co...

Company: Alberta Health Services

Source: Recruit.net
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Helpful Links
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

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http://www.caot.ca
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
http://www.ccohs.ca

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