Career guide
Occupational therapist
Occupational therapists help people do everyday things again after illness, injury or disability: self-care, work, school and getting around.
- StatusRegulated profession
- TrainingMaster's degree
- Pay scaleNot stated in current postings
- Openings now—
A day in the job
You assess how a patient manages dressing, cooking or moving, recommend equipment and home changes, teach new ways of doing things and plan safe discharge with the team.
Where you could work: Hospitals, rehab, community, schools
How to get there
- Earn a bachelor's degree with the required courses
- Complete a master's in occupational therapy at a Canadian university
Licence and registration
- Pass the entry-to-practice exam the association requires
- Register with the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists
Official starting point: New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists (opens in a new tab)
Trained outside Canada?
Occupational therapists educated outside Canada start with the national substantial equivalency assessment (ACOTRO), then apply to the New Brunswick association.
Important: Requirements can change and may differ for internationally educated professionals. CareZelo links to official bodies but does not determine eligibility.