Occupational Therapist

Department Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Therapies - Home Care Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary) Job Type Permanent End Date Full/Part Time Full-time Standard Hours Bi-weekly 75 Classification ST15 Salary $89,704.00 - $104,043.00 Union YEU Days Off Saturday/Sunday Travel 10% Admissibility Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry **This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit** **www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference****.** Job Summary and Requirements **This is a until-filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.** **This posting** This posting is for one (1) full-time permanent position and one (1) full-time term until October 1, 2027, all working 75 hours biweekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies including anticipatory permanent full-time, part-time, term, AOC and casual vacancies, for both Home Care & Long-Term Care. This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon **About Us** The Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services. Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: ‘Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions” Mission: “Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being” and Values: “Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect” The position contributes to an environment that is inclusive, non-discriminatory, and is physically, psychologically and culturally safe. Our facilities include: Whistle Bend Copper Ridge Thomson Centre **Our team** **Long-Term Care (LTC)** provides resident-centered care to individuals who require assistance with various levels of daily living activities. LTC aims to create a sense of belonging and a home-like environment for all residents in Yukon Continuing Care homes by responding to the unique needs of each individual. The services range from intermediate care to end-of-life care (Hospice), focusing on the comfort, care, and quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses approaching the end of life. The Yukon **Home Care****Program** provides client-focused health services in the home, i