Job requirements Clinical Occupational Therapist in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a clinical occupational therapist in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Occupational therapists (NOC 31203).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- A university degree in occupational therapy including supervised fieldwork is required.
- Completion of a national or provincial certification examination is required.
- Licensure with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.
- Membership in the national association, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, is required in some provinces.
- Occupational therapists may obtain expertise in a particular area through additional training or experience.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Occupational Therapists (OT)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
British Columbia
Job title
Occupational Therapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia
Manitoba
Job title
School Clinician - Occupational Therapist
Regulated
Job title
Occupational Therapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba
New Brunswick
Job title
Occupational Therapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists (NBAOT)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Occupational Therapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board
Nova Scotia
Job title
Occupational Therapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
Ontario
Job title
Occupational Therapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Occupational Therapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Prince Edward Island Occupational Therapists Registration Board
Québec
Job title
Occupational Therapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec
Saskatchewan
Job title
Occupational Therapist
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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