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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Nov 29, 2025This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.
The expected pay range for this position is $44.39 per hour - $63.83 per hour.
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Job Summary
Candidate will be completing occupational therapy patient assessments and providing occupational therapy treatment as required by the study protocol for a variety of active clinical trials ongoing at BC Children's.
Organizational Status
The candidate will be hired under the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, and will support a variety of active trials ongoing across the BC Children's campus. The candidate will report to the Senior Research Manager and work in close collaboration with other study staff and Investigators at BC Children's Hospital.
Work Performed
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Every patient and family is unique and will require tailored clinical-decision making to optimize assessment or treatment. The candidate must be able to guide and coach the patient and family appropriately, effectively, and as per study protocol. Inappropriate judgment could result in harm to the patients. Inattention to paperwork detail (errors on forms) and study protocol could jeopardize the results to clinical trials.
Supervision Received
The candidate will be expected to work with a high degree of independence, supporting a wide-range of different clinical trials onsite. The candidate reports to the Senior Research Manager and is expected to be familiar with and oblige by professional practice policies and standards in place at BC Children's Hospital. Since the candidate will need to work with vulnerable individuals with varying medical histories, the candidate must be fully competent and independent in their abilities to work with pediatric patients.
Supervision Given
May manage junior researchers, research staff, students and/or other therapists.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in occupational therapy. Registration with College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia. Minimum of five years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications