Job Description

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Victoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CAWork Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End TimeAs RequiredDays OffAs requiredVacancy TypeRegular FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.56 - $52.95Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateJun. 10 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationCome work as an Occupational Therapist with Island Health.Island Health is seeking Occupational Therapists to join our teams in various acute care, long-term care, and community health locations across Vancouver Island, B.C. Multiple openings are available, including full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions.Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are currently available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about schedules, locations and more details.Relocation assistance up to $5,000 may be available to eligible candidates.We welcome applicants with provisional registration.These positions may qualify for the B.C. Loan Forgiveness program.About Island HealthIsland Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff - as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety - creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BC\'s Top Employer (2024). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at indigenousemployment@islandhealth.ca.Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.Employee BenefitsWhat We Offer

• Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan
• Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service
• Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually
• For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits, short-term sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Educational Scholarships
• A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more

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• Instagram: @vihealthcareers
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• LinkedIn: Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority

QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceTo join our team, you will have:

• Current practicing registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC)
• Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy
• A valid British Columbia driver\'s license may be required for some positions

Skills And AbilitiesTake the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you.Come work with dedicated professionals who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents.Link to Full Additional information for applicantsRegular full time, part time, temporary and casual positions are available. Take the next step and apply for your dream job - a Recruiter will be in touch with you! See our video here: https://vimeo.com/681019480 Relocation assistance may be available for eligible positions. We welcome applicants with provisional registration to apply.Additional ClausesVaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.Requisition CAHealth Science ProfessionalsAffiliation/UnionHSA

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