Occupational Therapist - Student Services
Black Gold School Division has approximately 13,500 students from Early Childhood Services (ECS) to Grade 12 in 32 schools within the communities of Beaumont, Calmar, Devon, Leduc, Leduc County, New Sarepta, Thorsby and Warburg.
Responsibilities:
- Provide assessment, consultation, and intervention for children/students with severe disabilities in Early Childhood Services (ECS) programming up to Grade 12 using the pyramid of intervention and universal design for learning frameworks
- Develop goals and strategies, intervention plans, and make necessary adaptation recommendations on an on-going basis
- Complete appropriate documentation to support the unique programming needs of children
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University program
- ACOT registration and proof of current professional liability insurance
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team (teachers, parents, Education Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists etc.)
- Willing to provide professional development workshops
- Own transportation is required – mileage reimbursed
- Candidates with Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Positive Behaviour Support training are preferred
- A positive attitude and commitment to work as part of a Professional Learning Community
Salary & Benefits:
- Position term: August 25, 2026 - June 29, 2027
- Hours of work: Monday to Friday (7 hour days) based on school division instructional day calendar
- Competitive Salary $78,325 - $113,509 commensurate with experience and education - Past experience in an educational setting will be recognized for grid placement (supporting documentation is necessary)
How to Apply
Email, quoting the competition number, attention to:
Michelle Unchulenko
Human Resources Coordinator
michelle.unchulenko@blackgold.ca
Applications must include (in one PDF document):
- Cover letter
- Resume
- List of referees (with contact details)
Applications deadline: June 5, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check at their own expense (prior to starting employment).
Black Gold School Division is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. BGSD celebrates and welcomes the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel.
Thank you for showing an interest in this position. Only those candidates chosen for interview will be contacted.
Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file, and will be disposed of appropriately.