Join our team as a Program Facilitator for the department’s Program for Internationally-Educated Occupational Therapists (PIE-OT) and support internationally-educated OTs entering the Canadian workforce.
About the Program
PIE-OT is an online, non-credit, part-time course designed to support internationally educated occupational therapists (IEOTs) preparing for the final phase of the Substantial Equivalency Assessment System (SEAS), the competency assessment.
Delivered three times annually over a 16-week period, PIE-OT blends self-directed online modules with live tutorials and culminates in a mock interview to support participants’ transition to OT practice in Canada.
About the Role
Facilitators will co-lead tutorials, guide reflective case development, provide feedback, and conduct mock interviews.
This is a part-time role (0.2 FTE). Multiple positions may be available.
- Contract: 76–96 hours over 4–5 months
- Start: August/September 2025
- Rate: $60 per hour
- Format: Virtual, with/requiring some flexible scheduling
- Potential to renew
Key responsibilities
- Facilitate weekly 3-hour tutorials
- Provide feedback on assignments and mock interviews
- Conduct 1:1 mentorship and structured office hours
- Support pre-program interviews and group placement
- Attend training, team meetings, and support program development
Required qualifications
- Registered occupational therapist in good standing with the College of Healthcare Professions of British Columbia (CHCPBC)
- 3+ years clinical OT experience
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Experience supporting diverse learners
- Comfortable with virtual delivery
Preferred qualifications
- IEOT or experience supporting IEOTs/SEAS candidates
- Knowledge of Canadian OT practice and competencies
- Familiarity with Canvas, WordPress, Microsoft Office
- Experience teaching or mentoring
To Apply
Email your expression of interest to the PIE-OT Program Director, Felicity Heavin, at felicity.heavin@ubc.ca
Applications will be accepted until July 14 at 12:00PM.