Prince George, Terrace and Williams Lake
Community occupational therapy in Prince George, Terrace and Williams Lake. Higher regional pay, help with the move, and B.C. student loan forgiveness on top.
The offer
The honest pitch
Most OTs never seriously look north. The assumption is that it is cold, isolated and a step down from city practice. The clinicians we have up there tell a different story.
Your commute is minutes, not an hour in traffic. A house is within reach on one income. A ski hill, a river and a trailhead are all closer than the nearest big box store in the Lower Mainland. And clinically you see more variety in a month than many city OTs see in a year, because you are the OT for a wide area.
It is not for everyone. Winters are long and some clients are a few hours' drive away. But if you want autonomy, room to breathe and a mortgage you can actually carry, it is worth a real look.
Where you would live
Our northern OTs
Want to hear it from them? Ask HR and we will set up a call.
Open roles
Occupational Therapist, Prince George
Full time. Covers Prince George, Quesnel, Vanderhoof and the Peace. $50 to $65 an hour, employee or contractor.
Occupational Therapist, Terrace
Full time. Covers Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers and Prince Rupert. $50 to $65 an hour, employee or contractor.
Occupational Therapist, Williams Lake
Full time. Covers Williams Lake, 100 Mile House and Quesnel. $50 to $65 an hour, employee or contractor.
From Glassdoor and Indeed
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The owners TRULY believe that happy therapists make good therapists, and they are not wrong.
"Creative Therapy Consultants was a great starting place post-graduate studies... I was treated very well and was provided with immense support when starting out as a new OT. There are also opportunities to grow within the company... They provide mentorship support as needed, they provide continuing education as you'd like, and they are very fair with referrals and hours (as much or as little as you'd like)."
Occupational therapist who joined as a new grad
Glassdoor review
"Creative Therapy offers the most non toxic work experience I have ever experienced."
CTC team member
Glassdoor review
"It's a forward thinking company, where you are encouraged to share your ideas for new programs and initiatives. There is a yearly retreat where everyone meets at a fun location to get together for a day of learning and a day of fun."
CTC team member
Indeed review
Questions
How much do occupational therapists earn in northern BC with CTC?
$50 to $65 an hour depending on experience, with our higher rates paid in regional offices like Prince George, Terrace and Williams Lake. You can work as an employee or as a contractor. There is also a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
Does the B.C. Loan Forgiveness Program apply in Prince George, Terrace and Williams Lake?
All three are on the province's list of eligible underserved communities, along with Quesnel, 100 Mile House, Kitimat, Smithers, Prince Rupert and Vanderhoof. Occupational therapy is an eligible occupation. With 400 or more in-person service hours a year, 20% of your B.C. student loan is forgiven each year for up to five years. Our northern OTs already use it. Check your own eligibility with StudentAid BC before you count on it.
Do you help with relocation?
Yes. We offer relocation assistance for northern roles. Email HR and we will talk through what your move involves.
Can new graduates apply?
Yes. You get mentorship from experienced OTs across our 12 offices, so you are never practising on your own even when you are the only OT in town.
Do I need a car?
Yes. Community OT in the north means driving between towns, so you need a valid licence and a reliable vehicle.
Apply or ask a question
You don't need a polished resume to start. Tell us who you are and where you're thinking of, and we'll call you back within two business days. If you'd like, we'll also set up a chat with one of our northern OTs so you can ask what it's really like.
Prefer email? Send your resume to hr@creativetherapyconsultants.ca.
What's next
No resume needed yet. Email HR and we will answer your questions about pay, the move and what the caseload looks like, or set up a call with one of our northern OTs.