IWK Health

Occupational Therapist, Infant & Preschool Services

📍 halifax, halifax county, Canada ⏰ Full-time

Description

Position: Occupational Therapist – Children’s Medical Care (Permanent, Hourly, 40% FTE). Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia. Start Date: ASAP.

Union Status: NSGEU Healthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit.

Compensation: $38.43–$52.77 per hour.

Application closing date: July 19, 2026.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Managers of Rehabilitation Services, the Occupational Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team providing occupational therapy services to infants and pre‑school‑aged children in a Family-Centred Care Environment.

The therapist provides assessment, intervention, and follow‑up/evaluation for children with occupational performance challenges related to neurodevelopmental concerns. This may include direct, consultative, or monitoring work and requires local and regional travel. The therapist liaises with clients/families, team members, daycare, preschool, pre‑primary, and school staff to ensure...

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