Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Temporary/Term Opportunities - 2025/2026
Description
This is an ongoing job posting. Due to the volume of interest, we are unable to provide individual updates - candidates will only be contacted if a vacancy becomes available.
This posting may be reactivated at any time throughout the 2025/2026 school year, as hiring is determined by system needs.
Work Location: Regional Student Services (Education Centre - Newmarket, Centre for Leadership and Learning, 300 Harry Walker Parkway South, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8E2)
Work Schedule: 35 hours/week (full-time hours)
Please Note: Travel from site to site will be required.
Important: Internal YRDSB staff must apply to internal job postings posted through the BWW.
Thank you for your interest in a career as a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist with the York Region District School Board. This application is for temporary/term opportunities.
Major Responsibilities
- To participate in the pre-entry screening process for children with exceptional abilities
- To collaborate with school staff regarding students in the classroom
- To share physical and occupational therapy assessment data with members of the educational team
- To collaborate with the educational team to develop recommendations and strategies
- To provide ongoing involvement with students to ensure the continued appropriateness of initial strategies
Education, Experience, And Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited university physiotherapy or occupational therapy program
- Eligible for registration with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association or The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
- Minimum of two years pediatric experience
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required
Additional Information
In the application process, you will be prompted to provide at least three (3) professional, supervisory references in the job posting screening section of the online application.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process.
Important Information For CUPE 1734 Members
Applicants will be deemed to have the educational qualifications, according to the job description for the classification they are currently in, as per the terms of the current CUPE Local 1734 Collective Agreement.
As a, and In accordance with the Education Act, anyone seeking employment or wanting to volunteer must provide a satisfactory police record check.