Summary Community Occupational Therapist in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a community occupational therapist. The following information is applicable to all Occupational therapists (NOC 31203).
Description
Occupational therapists develop individual and group programs with people affected by illness, injury, developmental disorders, emotional or psychological problems and aging to maintain, restore or increase their ability to care for themselves and to engage in work, school or leisure. They also develop and implement health promotion programs with individuals, community groups and employers. They are employed in health care facilities, in schools, and by private and social services agencies, or they may be self-employed.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$41.35/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
143 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Systems Analysis
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
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