Available Positions
Occupational Therapist
Job Title: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Location: Prince Rupert, travel required
Salary: $45.96 – $57.04 per hour Start date: As soon as possible
Terms: Permanent Full Time Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 hours per day
35 hours per week (flexibility to meet client needs)
Benefits: This is a unionized position with salary and benefits subject to the requirements of the BC Government Employees Union’s Collective Agreement.
Posted: February 2025, open until filled
Additional Note: If you have a friend or partner who is a Speech-Language Pathologist, why not have an adventure together? We have an opening for an SLP as well.
THE OPPORTUNITY: The North Coast Community Services Society (NCCS) has a position available for an Occupational Therapist in the incredible community of Prince Rupert where adventure abounds. A port city on British Columbia’s northwest coast, the City of Prince Rupert offers unparalleled access to outdoor adventure, epic fishing, wildlife viewing plus rich local culture. Explore the uniqueness of the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail and the many other Hiking, Paddling , and Skiing options in the region. Immerse in the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Northwest Coast. Take advantage of access to Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the Central Coast with BC Ferries.
THE JOB: NCCS offers a variety of programs and services to children, youth, and families in Prince Rupert and the wider geographic area that includes Haida Gwaii. As a member of a multi-disciplinary service delivery team, under the supervision of the Team Lead for Goal Focused Services, the Occupational Therapist develops, implements, and evaluates individually designed programs of intervention and provides related assistive technology, educational, vocational, and recreational recommendations for children and youth with physical disabilities and/or neurodiverse needs. The goal of the OT program is to help children and youth meet developmental milestones, minimize physical and sensory challenges, and improve success in self-care, play, self-regulation, and community participation.
THE CANDIDATE: NCCS is looking for an individual who holds the fundamental belief that each individual matters and embraces the need to demonstrate compassion while consistently maintaining professional boundaries with employees, clients, community partners, and other stakeholders. As a
member of an energetic team whose mandate is to provide quality assessment and intervention services using culturally inclusive and trauma informed practices, the successful candidate will bring humanity, support, and guidance to families in need, as well as a vision of the future that will address complex community needs, including the use of remote service delivery technologies.
NCCS requires a motivated individual with the following qualifications:
- Successful completion of an entry-to-practice occupational therapy program
- Registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in pediatric OT service delivery and supervision of a Rehabilitation or Therapy Assistant
Other Requirements:
- Clear Criminal Record Review
- Ability to use standard office and communication technologies and learn new applications
- Physical ability to meet job requirements
- Class 5 driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract and daily access to and use of vehicle
What we offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) eligibility
- Relocation assistance and temporary housing may be available if required.
- Reimbursement of annual College fees
- Reimbursement of annual Liability Insurance fees
Information about loan assistance:
Additional Note: If you have a friend or partner who is a speech-language pathologist, why not have an adventure together? We have an opening for an SLP as well.
NCCS is committed to Employment Equality and encourages applications from qualified candidates.
Submit cover letter and resume to recruitment@nccspr.ca Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Available Positions
Speech-Language Pathologist
Job Title: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Location: Prince Rupert, travel required
Salary: $47.24 – $54.64 per hour Start date: As soon as possible
Terms: Permanent Full Time Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 hours per day
35 hours per week (flexibility to meet client needs)
Benefits: This is a unionized position with salary and benefits subject to the requirements of the BC Government Employees Union’s Collective Agreement.
Posted: November 2024, open until filled
Additional Note: If you have a friend or partner who is an occupational therapist, why not have an adventure together? We have an opening for an OT as well.
THE OPPORTUNITY: The North Coast Community Services Society (NCCS) has a position available for a Speech-Language Pathologist in the incredible community of Prince Rupert where adventure abounds. A port city on British Columbia’s northwest coast, the City of Prince Rupert offers unparalleled access to outdoor adventure, epic fishing, wildlife viewing plus rich local culture. Explore the uniqueness of the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail and the many other Hiking, Paddling , and Skiing options in the region. Immerse in the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Northwest Coast. Take advantage of access to Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, and the Central Coast with BC Ferries.
THE JOB: NCCS offers a variety of programs and services to children, youth, and families in Prince Rupert and the wider geographic area that includes Haida Gwaii. As a member of a multi-disciplinary service delivery team, under the supervision of the Team Lead for Goal-Focused Services, the Speech-Language Pathologist develops, implements, and evaluates individually designed programs of intervention to address speech, language, and social communication needs and supports recommendations for related assistive technology, educational, vocational, and recreational recommendations for children and youth with communication disabilities and/or delays in speech and language development. The goal of the SLP program is to help children and youth meet developmental milestones, minimize physical challenges that can impact speech production, enhance social communication success, and improve family community participation through the provision of effective communication strategies.
THE CANDIDATE: NCCS is looking for an individual who holds the fundamental belief that each individual matters and embraces the need to demonstrate compassion while consistently maintaining professional boundaries with employees, clients, community partners, and other stakeholders. As a
member of an energetic team whose mandate is to provide quality assessment and intervention services using culturally inclusive and trauma informed practices, the successful candidate will bring humanity, support, and guidance to families in need, as well as a vision of the future that will address complex community needs, including the use of remote service delivery technologies.
NCCS requires a motivated individual with the following qualifications:
- Successful completion of an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology program
- Registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in pediatric SLP service delivery and supervision of a Rehabilitation or Therapy Assistant
Other Requirements:
- Clear Criminal Record Review
- Ability to use standard office and communication technologies and learn new applications
- Physical ability to meet job requirements
- Class 5 driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract and daily access to and use of vehicle
Assistance: Relocation assistance and temporary housing may be available if required.
Information about loan assistance:
https://studentaidbc.ca/repay/repayment-help/bc-loan-forgiveness-program#What_is_available?
NCCS is committed to Employment Equality and encourages applications from qualified candidates.
Submit cover letter and resume to Michelle MacNeill at recruitment@nccspr.ca
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Available Positions
Exciting Job Opportunity with North Coast Community Services
Job Title: Community Connection Advisor Hourly Wage: $29.17 to $33.49
Location: Haida Gwaii (serving Massett, Skidegate,
And Daajing Giids) Union Grid Level: 12
Terms: Full-time; 35 hours/week Hours: M-F flexible as needed to meet
client needs
Posted: March 2025, open until filled Start date: As soon as possible
THE JOB: NCCS is looking for a motivated and compassionate person who communicates easily with people. The Community Connection Advisor builds networks of supports and services for children, youth, and families by using a person-centered approach and by applying the values and practices of community development. The Community Connection Advisor receives referrals and meets with families to identify assets and gifts of children and youth with support needs. Further referrals, supports, guidance, and problem solving strategies to address issues related to family challenges, including reducing barriers to access services, are all part of the role.
THE CANDIDATE: NCCS is looking for people who hold the fundamental belief that each individual matters and that quality assessment and intervention services include culturally inclusive and trauma informed practices. As a member of an energetic team, the successful candidate will bring humanity, support, and guidance to families in need, as well as a vision of the future that will address complex community needs, including the use of remote service delivery technologies.
Responsibilities of the Community Connection Advisor include:
- Providing resources for families, developing advocacy skills, focusing on self-determination for children and youth with support needs and their families.
- Identifying assets and gifts of children and youth with support needs, taking direction from them and their families as to how they would like to connect and participate in the community.
- Participate in development of service plans and collaborate with team members to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of recommended activities and need for modification as necessary.
- Assist families to complete applications, travel, and access to services by reducing barriers to access programs and support services.
- Prepare and conduct group educational and parenting sessions related to families’ needs.
- Complete the required documentation, including statistics, monthly and annual reports in a timely manner.
NCCS is looking for an individual with the following Qualifications
- Diploma or certificate in an area of human and/or social services
- One (1) year of experience working with children and families
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Core Competencies include:
- Strong skills for effective communication – listening, speaking, and writing
- Ability to use standard office technology and ability to learn new programs and applications
- Strong Interpersonal skills to work with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
- Understands, demonstrates, and maintains professional boundaries with co-workers, clients and community partners
Other Requirements:
- Clear Criminal Record Review
- Physical ability to meet job requirements
- Class 5 driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract and daily access to and use of vehicle
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a unionized position with salary and benefits subject to the requirements of the BC Government Employees Union’s Collective Agreement.
Submit cover letter and resume to Recruitment at recruitment@nccspr.ca
NCCS is committed to Employment Equality and encourages applications from qualified candidates.