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J.A. Hildes Northern Medical Unit, Kivalliq Region, Nunavut

Posted: Friday, August 03, 2012

Occupational Therapist - Kivalliq Region, Nunavut
Based in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut

Here is your chance to work with a dynamic team of healthcare professionals in Canada's Arctic. Nunavut offers an opportunity to experience a different way of life. Make your new home in the land of the midnight sun; where trees don't block the view of the stunning landscape and the local culture and rich history warms even the coldest nights.
The Occupational Therapist is a part of an innovative multidisciplinary health care team in a cross-cultural setting, providing comprehensive services based in Rankin Inlet with regular clinical visits to six communities in the Kivalliq region.

Job Qualifications:

Hold a Baccalaureate or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy;
Be currently registered to practice Occupational Therapy with good standing in a Canadian province;
Membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT);
Two or more year's directly related general clinical experience preferred;
Experience with children preferred;
Proficiency in the Inuktitut language is an asset.

We offer a complete benefits package including medical, dental and pension benefits, and relocation assistance.

The salary range is from $87,224 - 99,002 per annum. Subsidized housing is also available.

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. If you are interested this position and enjoy being an active participant in delivering health care to areas where the needs are great and being part of a University-based team please contact us at your earliest convenience.

To apply for this position please refer to the University of Manitoba, Employment Opportunities Website: http://umanitoba.ca/admin/human_resources/employment/3446.html (search under Support/Managerial)

For Information Only Contact:

Pam Becker, Medical Rehabilitation Services Coordinator
J.A. Hildes Northern Medical Unit, Inuit Health Program
University of Manitoba,
T154-770 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W3

Phone: 204-975-7700
Fax: 204-789-3959
Toll Free: 877-480-1999
E-Mail: Pam Becker Pam.Becker@med.umanitoba.ca