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Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians living with vision loss? Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is a national health services organization dedicated to empowering people who are blind or partially sighted to live safely and independently. Our certified specialists provide client-centered rehabilitation, mobility training, and daily living skills programs that help clients build confidence and thrive. We work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, offering essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces, and communities across the country. We value our employees as our greatest asset — and we’re committed to supporting their well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Learn more about VLRC at visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.   Position Title: Occupational Therapist Location: Winnipeg, MB Term: Full-time, Contract – till March 31, 2027 (Existing Vacancy) Reports To: Manager, Healthcare Operations Salary: $40.81/hour Posting Date: June 5, 2026 Closing Date: June 30, 2026 I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities In covering a broad range of duties responsibilities include completing initialinterview, ongoing assessment and therapy of children birth to school age with vision loss to identify rehabilitation goals and develops service plan to address goals with families. This position also develops individual intervention and therapy programs in accordance with goals. It also assists the child’s family to access available resources to address their vision needs. This position also facilitates a child’s transition into community and school programs. This position provides functional expertise for the comprehensive multi-faceted service and operationsprogram within a matrix reporting structure.  II. Essential Functions This position entails, but is not limited to the following: General Responsibilities: ·       Conducts/or participates in an initial and ongoing assessments for children aged, birth to school entry, with vision loss.  Assists child, family and community team in developing rehabilitation goals. ·       Develops and/or contributes to Individual Family Service or Intervention Plan developed by the local community IE Team to assist children with vision loss in developing motor, visual, cognitive, self-care, social, literacy and sensory skills in accordance with vision rehabilitation goals. ·       Evaluates child’s progress to revise service plans and implement programs that address client and family needs. ·       Assesses environmental conditions, accessibility and safety in settings that the child encounters (home, preschool, playgrounds, etc.) ·       Provides support and information to parents and caregivers on methods and techniques for helping to overcome barriers to inclusion. Provides support and information to parents/caregiver to enhance advocacy skills. ·       Acts as a consultant/resource to the professional and service community regarding issues pertaining to children with vision loss including children with additional disabling conditions. ·       Provides interventions and supports to the child and family in the form of: direct intervention; resources and information; collaboration with other programs and service providers; presentations; and transition planning. ·       Completes required documentation including assessments, progress reports, statistics on service delivery, etc. ·       Keeps abreast of current materials, technology, standards of practice related to providing service to children with vision loss by review of professio