Job requirements Community Occupational Therapist in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a community 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.

Source National Occupational Classification

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)

British Columbia

Job title Occupational Therapist

Manitoba

Job title School Clinician - Occupational Therapist
Job title Occupational Therapist

New Brunswick

Job title Occupational Therapist

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Occupational Therapist

Nova Scotia

Job title Occupational Therapist

Ontario

Job title Occupational Therapist

Prince Edward Island

Job title Occupational Therapist

Québec

Job title Occupational Therapist
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Occupational Therapist

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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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