Occupational Therapy Assistant – Surrey

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) at Monarch House your primary responsibility is implementing interventions for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental delays and/or motor delays. Your role of Occupational Therapy Assistant is to execute intervention plans developed and supervised by a Registered Occupational Therapist to clients in care of Monarch House. The Assistant will work within an interdisciplinary team while providing an engaging and positive client experience in a fast paced and frequently changing environment.

Please note that we do not offer LMIA or independent contractor setup.

Employment setup: Part-time. Hourly. Salary: From $23-24/hr. Headcount: 2. Work setting: Multi-work location in Fleetwood, Panorama, and Guildford clinics. Travel is required.

Work Schedule: Monday - Saturday, between 9AM - 7PM PT. Minimum of 3 weekdays and Saturdays is required.

Take an inside look at what you will do each day:

• Communication with family/client and supervisor on session progress.
• Implementation of treatment plans based on best practices.
• Prepares teaching materials and organizes teaching environment.
• Responsible for creating a positive and engaging environment for the client.
• Responsible for maintaining the well-being and safety of the client while under their care.
• Responsible to track client progress through the collection of data and graphing while keeping clients engaged.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

• Post-secondary course work in Occupational Therapy.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 1 year of experience working as an OTA. Current Standard CPR and First Aid Certificate.

What can Monarch House offer you:

• Friendly environment, supportive leadership and knowledgeable team members.
• Training, mentoring and education programs for continued learning, support, and guidance.
• Competitive compensation (for part-time and full-time staff).
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians.
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible).
• Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only).
• Seamlessly move to different clinic locations across Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia.
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians.
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Wellness Days (pro-rated for hourly staff).
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more).
• Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community).

Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs. Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients' homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields' thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.

Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Monarch House, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and is supported to fully participate as their whole selves. We recognize that each individual may have unique needs, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments and accommodations upon request for any interview, meeting, event, or training program.

If there is anything we can do to support your full participation and engagement, we encourage you to let us know. Your experience, comfort, and ability to fully belong are important to us.

AI Use in Recruitment and Applicant Screening: We confirm that AI is not used to screen or evaluate applicants. While Monarch House encourages and supports the use of AI to streamline administrative tasks, we believe a human-centered focus on recruiting talented individuals is at the core of cultivating a work environment where everyone belongs.

As such, all applications are reviewed by knowledgeable team members who understand the role and what success looks like in the position, to ensure fair and thorough hiring practices that consider individual knowledge, skills and abilities.

Important Information About Recruitment Communications: Be cautious of scam emails. Monarch House will only communicate with candidates using corporate email addresses ending in @monarchhouse.ca or @applytojob.com. If initial contact is made through Indeed or other job platforms, communication will transition to our corporate email shortly after.