Occupational Therapist in Edmonton

Develop your potential. Make a difference.

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist dedicated to enhancing the health and well‑being of Canadians?

At Lifemark, your work makes a real difference—expanding access to care and creating lasting impact in the communities you serve.

Our Vocational Services team works with diverse and barriered populations—such as individuals with disabilities, mental health and addiction challenges, newcomers, youth, veterans, Indigenous peoples, and those with limited education or work experience; helping them successfully enter and remain in the workforce.

Clinic

Lifemark Mira, Edmonton AB

Department

Vocational Services

Status

• Full-Time Permanent
• About Our Edmonton Vocational Services Team

The Edmonton Vocational Services team are passionate about enriching the health of their clients through a holistic approach, as the Occupational Therapist you will play a vital role in delivering care within a progressive and collaborative atmosphere.

Diversity and inclusion matter here. We’re building teams that reflect the communities we serve and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

This role is full time and permanent located in our Edmonton Mira clinic; there will be some local travel required.

Your impact

You will facilitate a safe, timely, and sustainable return to work for employees after injury, illness, or disability by analyzing the intersection of the worker's functional abilities and the job's demands.

In this role, you will

• Evaluate the worker's physical, cognitive, and psychological functions, as well as job demands and workplace environment.
• Develop tailored plans to help workers return to their pre‑injury roles or alternative work.
• Design personalised programs to enhance job readiness, promote physical health, and increase the chances of long‑term employment success.
• Perform clinical evaluations, provide exercises, functional tasks, and cognitive strategies (e. g., pacing, energy conservation) to address injury‑related deficits.
• Teach techniques like mindfulness, relaxation, and sleep hygiene to manage pain, fatigue, and emotional distress.
• Provide education to the client and employer about the recovery process, the benefits of staying connected to work, and their roles in the plan.
• Provide tailored support through work simulation activities and work conditioning programs.
• Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart.
• Excel in a collaborative, inter‑disciplinary team environment.
• Exhibit sound professional judgment.

Are you the right fit?

As one of the largest networks of OTs in the nation, you will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, delivering high‑quality, client‑centered care across multiple clinics, or specific clinic and community settings.

Key skills and qualifications include

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists in your province.
• 1‑3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.
• Newly licensed graduates are accepted.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle may be required.
• Other Requirements
• Clinical experience is an asset in areas such as brain injury/neurological rehabilitation, mental health, musculoskeletal/orthopedic injury, home safety, ergonomics and/or return to work.
• Passion for your profession and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Superior interpersonal relations, communication, problem‑solving, time management, computer and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Bilingualism—French and English are assets.

Benefits

• High earning potential with support to build a caseload based on your clinical interests.
• $1,500 annual learning and development allowance (based on employment status).
• Team culture that values collaboration, learning, and shared success.
• Centralized support so you can focus on care, not administration.
• Robust onboarding and supervised new‑grad program.
• Ongoing mentorship to support clinical skills development.
• Support for specialised services including pelvic health and vestibular rehabilitation.
• Opportunities for management roles, including clinic director and regional manager positions.
• Job mobility, with relocation options across a national network.
• Flexible health benefits—medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid wellness and vacation days.
• Employee share ownership program (Shoppers Drug Mart) – a 25 % company match of up to 5 % of your base salary.
• 30 % employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart.
• Corporate discount at Good Life Fitness, Workperks, and employee assistance program.
• Unlimited referral rewards—up to $5,000 per successful hire.

Lifemark Health Group is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status.

Accommodation is available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent@lifemark. ca.

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