Career Opportunity-CAOT Research Fellow: Deadline June 16, 2014

The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) Research Fellow position is offered to provide experience working at the CAOT National Office to an occupational therapist with recent post graduate studies.  

The goal of the Fellowship is to offer work experience for occupational therapists that provide learning opportunities to:

• Develop leadership capacity;
• Promote the role of occupational therapists in policy and representation;
• Address current professional issues influencing occupational therapy through the development and/or application of research in practice.

The successful candidate will be employed by CAOT for a period of 12 months in a role as a Research Fellow. The Research Fellow monitors and analyzes domestic and international policy related to professional practice with the purpose of advocating for access to occupational therapy services and promoting excellence in occupational therapy practice. The CAOT Research Fellow works with CAOT, its partners and stakeholders in preparing materials for a wide variety of stakeholders in order to promote the interests of the profession.

Selection Criteria for Fellowship:

1. Degree in Occupational Therapy and recent (within 2 years) completion of additional graduate studies;
2. Individual membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists;
3. Interest in professional issues, advocacy and administration as demonstrated in previous work or volunteer experience;
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
5. Research skills and experience;
6. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
7. Demonstrated project management skills;
8. Willingness to locate to Ottawa to work at CAOT National Office;
9. Bilingual (English/French) or willingness to become bilingual.

 Major Areas of Responsibility:

1. Develop policy briefs, position statements and other resources;   
2. Monitor and analyze current research opportunities and funding trends as appropriate;
3. Develop project proposals in areas related to practice and policy;
4. Manage projects as required within resources allocated and determined timelines; and
5. Participate in operations and governance activities as required.

Value of Fellowship Award: $50,000

Submission Requirements

Find out more here

Deadline: June 16, 2014

If you require more information, please contact:

Suzanne Kay

Administration Manager

skay@caot.ca