Occupational Therapy Assistant
Heartland Agency’s Evenstart Preschool Program offers services to children, many from backgrounds of poverty, trauma, abuse, and neglect. Heartland provides the children with a program that supports the growth and development of their social-emotional and learning needs within a multi-disciplinary centre-based setting. The multi-disciplinary team consists of teachers, teaching assistants, therapy professionals (SLP, OT, PT, Psych) and therapy assistants. We encourage independence, creativity, and implementing new ideas, and we support each other through the clinical team.
We are currently seeking an energetic and dynamic individual to join our Agency as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). This position is available at our Mayland Heights location (1625 18 Street NE) for the 2026/2027 School Year. This position will begin in August 19, 2026.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) is responsible for providing support to the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of the children’s programs. This individual must demonstrate the ability to work closely with the therapists and teachers in creating a therapeutic, stimulating and nurturing environment. In addition, this individual must possess good organizational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as function as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Duties:
- Implement therapists’ goals
- Documentation and record keeping of daily activities with each child
- Plan individual, group and classroom sessions that target individual goals
- Support the implementation of strategies to improve fine motor skills, adaptive functioning and sensory processing
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team; attend meetings to discuss individual child progress
- Plan and prepare materials necessary for therapy implementation
- Participate in at least one bussing component daily
- Additional duties as assigned by the Site Manager to support daily operational needs
Education and Requirements:
- Education in a related field (i.e.,rehabilitation, special education, disability studies, etc.) preferred; previous experience with children is required
- Alberta Child Care Certification level (can be obtained upon hire within a designated time frame)
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license (Non GDL) and willingness to obtain a Class 4 license (costs and training covered by Heartland)
- Current first aid certification (can be obtained upon hire within a designated time frame)
- Current criminal record check (including vulnerable sector check)
- You will receive 10 paid vacations days per contract year to be used at Christmas and Spring Break
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid class 5 drivers license (Non GDL) and willing to obtain a class 4?
Work Location: In person
