Occupational Therapist Position
G.R.l.T. Calgary Society provides highly individualized home, community and school based Education and Therapy programs for preschool age children with special needs. We use Program Unit Funding to provide a consultative model of early intervention for children within Calgary and neighboring communities. The GRIT team includes OT, PT, SLP, Teacher, Vision Support Facilitator.
GRIT Calgary Society is presently looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team in September 2026. This position will be 20 hrs per week and will follow the CBE school year, September 2026 - June 2027. Salary will be comparable with CHRA scales.
Job responsibilities include:
- Assessment, intervention, and consultation with children who have a range of difficulties including, but not limited to: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Neuromotor and Neuromuscular disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and children who are medically fragile.
- Assessment, intervention and consultation will address the areas of fine motor, self help, sensory processing, positioning, ADL and modifications and equipment, splinting and technology.
- Development of goals and participation in IPP meetings with parents.
- Implementation of OT programs during home and preschool visits, in consultation with parents and Child Development Specialists.
Qualifications needed:
- Bachelor or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
- minimum 4 years of pediatric experience
- current registration with ACOT
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- personal vehicle for travel within Calgary and to neighboring communities (reimbursement per km)
- Criminal Record check
For more information about our program please visit www.gritcalgarysociety.com
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: $52.00-$60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- occupational therapy: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Registration with ACOT (required)
Work Location: In person
