Occupational Therapist
About the job
- A baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy and up to one year of experience in the designated area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia.
- Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
- Ability to communicate and deal effectively with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers.
- Knowledge of healthcare-related legislation, government policies, and procedures.
- Ability to gather relevant data and conduct multidimensional patient/resident assessments.
- Knowledge of other healthcare disciplines and their roles in patient/resident care.
- Ability to elicit information that supports understanding a patient/resident's situation and explore issues beyond initial concerns.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to deal with and/or guide others in conflict resolution.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and workload.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to participate in research.
- Ability to provide supervision and teaching to students.
- Ability to develop and deliver in-service education and presentations.
- Perform assessments, program planning, interventions, discharge planning, and follow-up using occupational therapy techniques and practices.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary patient/resident care and program-related work by attending ward rounds and team conferences and exchanging information about care and discharge planning.
- Contribute to departmental quality improvement by providing input on the development, implementation, and evaluation of written procedures and standards, assessment forms, patient/resident materials, program descriptions, audit tools, and clinical guidelines.
- Complete required health record reports and report workload statistics.
- Collaborate with team members to organize in-service education, identify educational needs, participate in educational programs, prepare materials, and make presentations.
- Provide clinical supervision to and evaluation of students as required.
- Provide clinical direction to Activity Aides, Rehabilitation Assistants, and volunteers.
- Attend and participate in Program councils and task groups to support an interdisciplinary focus within the Program.
- Attend and participate in professional practice forums.
- Support clinical research by generating questions, assisting with proposal writing, and participating in data collection and interpretation within departmental resources.
- Provide input on clinical and operating budget needs for the service and department.
- Maintain knowledge of current occupational therapy developments by reviewing professional literature, consulting with other professionals, and participating in relevant education programs.
About the company
Providence Health Care is a not-for-profit health system that runs several hospitals and medical clinics in British Columbia, Canada. It delivers a full range of health and social services, including acute care and long-term care, with programs for specific health conditions and care for vulnerable populations. The organization combines care with teaching and research, using evidence-based practices to guide clinical work. As a not-for-profit entity, its income is reinvested into operations, research, and community services rather than distributed as profit, and funding comes from public sources, donations, and other revenue streams. The goal is to provide accessible, compassionate, and high-quality health care while advancing medical knowledge and education.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$1.9M
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1997
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What believers are saying
- New St. Paul's opens in 2027 with 548 private rooms and expanded specialty capacity.
- Canada approved $48 million for CSRC innovation hub funding in April 2026.
- Providence's downtown campus sale funds the new hospital through Concord Pacific's 2020 purchase.
What critics are saying
- Concord Pacific has no rezoning filed, leaving the Burrard site idle for years.
- The CSRC cost rose to $790 million, up from $638 million, in 2025.
- If the 2027 move slips, Providence carries two aging campuses and rising capital strain.
What makes Providence Health Care unique
- Providence is building Canada's largest hospital redevelopment, the 548-bed Jim Pattison Medical Campus.
- The 2029 CSRC links clinical care, wet labs, and trials beside St. Paul's.
- PHC Ventures pairs hospital access with commercialization through partnerships like Ventripoint Diagnostics.
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Vancouver Liberals oppose secure care plan for old St. Paul's site bought for $1 billion. Vancouver mayoral candidate Kareem Allam launched a campaign on Sept. 28 against a proposal to put a secure treatment facility on part of the old St. Paul's Hospital campus, Daily Hive reported. Developer Concord Pacific acquired the 6.6-acre Burrard Street property for about $1 billion in 2020. Allam, who leads the Vancouver Liberals, is urging voters to reject both questions in the advisory public safety plebiscite on the Oct. 17 civic ballot. The party has no affiliation with the federal or provincial parties of the same name. Interim use of a redevelopment site. Mayor Ken Sim's ABC Vancouver party wants the City to ask the Province to convert part of the campus, or a similar site, into a facility with voluntary care and more than 100 involuntary care beds. ABC sees it as a temporary use lasting several years after Providence Health Care moves to the new hospital in the False Creek Flats, which begins receiving patients in 2027. Concord Pacific bought the site for a high-density, mixed-use redevelopment, with the proceeds helping to pay for the new hospital. Daily Hive reported that construction could still be a decade away because of weak housing demand. The developer has not prepared a master plan or filed a rezoning application, and it has said it would discuss temporary uses with governments. The old buildings already have room for more than 70 beds of this kind. Concord has also extended Providence's lease beyond 2027 for researchers, because the new research building at the False Creek Flats campus will not be finished until 2029. Allam's objections. Allam said he supports involuntary care in some circumstances but opposes the downtown location, between Davie Village and the Central Business District. He also pointed to the potential capital cost of adapting the buildings, even for temporary use. Asked for an alternative site in Vancouver, he said he knew of none suitable for a facility of that size. He suggested the plan could amount to a bailout for Concord Pacific, arguing the land was bought before the real estate downturn. In a Vancouver Liberals press release, Allam said the mayor was offering land the City does not own. He said the site should be used for housing, businesses and public spaces. Dr. Moira Stilwell, a physician, former BC Liberal cabinet minister and Vancouver Liberals council candidate, said she has worked at St. Paul's for more than 30 years. She cited a Providence review that found earthquake vulnerabilities in parts of the campus. She also said the layout cannot provide the share of single-patient rooms that modern secure units aim for, and that upkeep is increasingly costly. Plebiscite and provincial role. The result of the plebiscite is advisory. Allam said in the release that it would not create a treatment bed, since the Province would have to deliver any facility. He proposes a formal agreement among the City, the Province and Ottawa on mental health, addiction, housing and public safety. Premier David Eby announced two involuntary care facilities elsewhere in B.C. this past summer. The Province will spend $149 million converting a former addiction recovery facility in Surrey and a former youth corrections facility in Prince George into 132 beds in total, opening in phases between late 2027 and late 2028. ABC's proposal has support from Downtown Van, the local business improvement association, as well as the BC Schizophrenia Society and addictions researcher Dr. Julian Somers.
Providence healthcare Mission Awards recognizes Lorri johnson. Each year, Providence Health Care recognizes the excellence and dedication of select staff members at the Providence Health Care's Long Service and Mission Awards Recognition Dinner. Held at the Wall Centre in downtown Vancouver, the event is a gathering built around gratitude, connection and shared purpose. Throughout the night, members of PHC's Senior Leadership Team presented the Mission Awards - peernominated honours that spotlight individuals, teams, and projects who lead with Providence's Mission, Vision, and Values. These awards recognize those who inspire others not through grand gestures, but through the steady, everyday work of uplifting colleagues, innovating thoughtfully, and improving patient and resident care. It was within this spirit that Lorri was named the recipient of the Keeping the Promise Award, which celebrates those who embody Providence's dedication to social justice and compassionate care. Lorri's nomination made clear why her name rose to the top. As the music therapist at Youville Residences (a long-term care facility and special care unit) since 2005, she encapsulates the mission and values of PHC perfectly. Her interactions with residents are marked by honesty, empathy, and a rare kind of gentleness that immediately creates safety and dignity. Rather than offering music as a prescription, Lorri extends it as an invitation - empowering residents to participate in their own health and wellbeing, and to feel seen, heard, and included. Even with limited hours, she consistently goes above and beyond, designing programs that reflect both deep clinical insight and remarkable musicality. Every chord, every conversation, every shared moment is intentional. She embodies the very best of what music therapy can be in longterm care. Lorri's recognition was not just a celebration of her work, but a reflection of the values she helps keep alive within Providence. Her presence, her practice, and her unwavering commitment to residents remind everyone what it looks like to keep the promise at the heart of PHC.
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Providence Health Care named a 2026 BC Top Employer and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People. February 10, 2026 Providence Health Care (PHC) has been recognized as both a BC Top Employer and a Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026), two provincial and national honours that highlight PHC's commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for current staff and future generations of health care professionals. These awards, selected by Mediacorp Canada Inc., acknowledge organizations that lead their industries in supporting employee development, fostering inclusive workplace culture and helping people thrive at every stage of their careers. Recognized nationally for supporting young professionals. As one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People, PHC stands out for the strength of its early career programs and the intentional supports provided to students, new graduates, and emerging professionals. Among the initiatives highlighted by the judges were: * The Employed Student Nurse Program: offering nursing students the opportunity to consolidate their learning in real clinical environments with guidance from dedicated educators. * The Practice-Based Research Challenge: which gives point-of-care clinicians the opportunity to develop research skills through mentorship, training, and funded project work.-of-care clinicians the opportunity to develop research skills through mentorship, training, and funded project work. * The Health Care Access Program: which removes financial barriers for those entering health care by offering paid training, tuition, and books for individuals preparing to become health care assistants at PHC. These programs help young professionals build confidence, strengthen clinical and workplace skills, and transition successfully into health care roles. Provincial recognition as a BC Top Employer. This year's BC Top Employers list highlights organizations that are adapting to a rapidly changing labour market - one where more than one million job openings are expected across the province over the next decade, with significant demand in health care and social assistance. PHC was selected for several standout practices, including: * Developing the next generation of health care workers through summer placements, co-ops, internships, apprenticeships, and mentoring opportunities, along with tuition subsidies that support ongoing employee learning. * Progressive time-off policies that support work - life balance, including paid vacation and flexible scheduling options that support hybrid work arrangements. * A strong focus on mental health and wellness through internal resources, self-care tools, and awareness initiatives, including activities during Mental Health Week. The BC Top Employer designation recognizes organizations that prioritize continuous learning, support knowledge sharing between experienced staff and newcomers, and embrace flexible approaches to how and where work is performed. Building the future of health care work. Together, these honours position PHC among employers that are intentionally preparing for the future of health care in British Columbia. By nurturing essential skills, welcoming diverse perspectives, and supporting the growth of staff at all career stages, PHC continues to strengthen its workforce and the quality of care it provides. Both awards reflect the collective efforts of thousands of staff, medical staff, and learners across PHC who contribute to a compassionate, innovative, and people-centred workplace. Explore career opportunities at PHC. Providence Health Care is committed to supporting people at every stage of their careers. If you're inspired by our work and interested in joining an organization that fosters learning, growth, and purposeful care, we encourage you to explore our current opportunities.
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