Occupational Therapist - Primary Health Care in Fort St. James, British Columbia at Carrier Sekani Family Services

Career Opportunity: Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Full-Time, 35 Hours per week

Location: Regular regional travel is required for this position, including a minimum of five (5) days per month in Takla Landing and five (5) days per month in Yekooche. The remaining workdays will be based out of Prince George and surrounding CSFS communities.

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 545 employees providing services to 11 member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the OT provides appropriate & effective occupational therapy clinical management for clients by prioritizing, assessing, treating, re-evaluating, documenting & teaching techniques aimed at improving mobility, relieving pain & restoring physical and mental functioning.

• Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC, as well as within a client centered care model.
• Educates and counsels family members and caregivers regarding the impact of disability, injury or disease on the individual and their role in the treatment and recovery process
• Evaluates factors that affect activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), leisure and social participation. Considers client factors including body function & body structure, habits and behaviour patterns, cultural and spiritual context as well as communication skills.
• Empowers and supports patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.

Visit www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity.

What You Will Bring to The Role:

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Registration in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
• An equivalent combination of education, training, or experience may be considered.

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Fort Saint James, incorporated in 1952, has a population of approximately 4,700, including surrounding First Nations and rural communities. It is a tight knit community that offers an abundance of outdoor activities. The area has hundreds of lakes and rivers and a vast amount of rolling hills and forests. The local economy is well diversified, although resource oriented.

Takla Landing is a beautiful remote community in north-central British Columbia. Located 195 km north of Fort St. James on the eastern shore of Takla Lake within Takla First Nation’s traditional territory and features stunning lakes, rivers, forests, and mountains.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $48.0917 to $62.2800 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Deadline to Apply: June 25, 2026 Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment@csfs.org and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.