The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) has an immediate opening for a Full-time Physiotherapist Advisor for an
18-month contract with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to a permanent role. We are seeking a subject matter expert to support our Examinations Program by contributing to projects related to the development of CAPR’s new entry-to-practice assessments. If you are a physiotherapist with strong clinical insight and familiarity with entry-to-practice expectations, a sharp eye for detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to high-quality, accurate work, we encourage you to apply.
About CAPR:
The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (CAPR) is a credentialing and assessment agency that provides evaluation services on behalf of the Canadian provincial and territorial physiotherapy regulators (called Colleges). On behalf of the regulators, we review the education and qualifications of applicants educated outside of Canada to determine whether their education is substantially different from those of Canadian-educated physiotherapists. For both Canadian and internationally educated physiotherapists, we administer the entry to practice licensure examination to determine a candidate's readiness for safe, effective, and independent physiotherapy practice. For more information, please visit our website at www.alliancept.org
The position:
Reporting to the Manager, Examinations, the Physiotherapist Advisor provides subject matter expertise, consultation, and support to the Examinations Program. This includes but is not limited to contributing to the development of assessment content and managing item banks, reviewing and validating assessment content, and developing resources for exam candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides physiotherapist expertise in all aspects of the exam item
development process.
Works closely with the Lead Psychometrician to create and review exam forms.
Participates in pre-exam and exam day tasks to support the examinations team and candidates as needed.
Leads the recruitment, selection, and training of external committee members.
Prepares and delivers virtual candidate information sessions.
Supports Examinations Program staff and members of the item development committee in the development, organization, and updating of assessment
content, and item bank management.
Develops and updates candidate preparation resources.
Participates in the Examinations Program’s quality improvement initiatives.
Attends professional development and training sessions as appropriate.
Maintains the security of CAPR materials by ensuring physical security and privacy of all documents, assessment items, and resources.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physiotherapy required.
Registered physiotherapist in good standing.
Education in assessment, measurement, statistics, education, psychometrics, or management-related areas is an asset.
Excellent understanding of the scope of practice of physiotherapy, including an appreciation of both federal and provincial/territorial legislative implications.
Solid knowledge of entry-to-practice competencies.
Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to complete meticulous, accuracy-driven work.
Minimum 5 years work experience in clinical patient care delivery, ideally in a broad range of practice settings.
Work experience in a supervisory, management, or professional practice role is an asset.
Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and virtual meeting applications.
Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills, tact, and diplomacy to build rapport with team members, stakeholders and service partners.
Fluency in both official languages is an asset.
The Compensation Package Includes:
$80,000 - $100,000 depending on experience
Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including vision, life insurance, and critical illness
Long-term and short-term disability coverage
Health Spending Account
Employer RRSP matching
3 weeks paid vacation
Understanding the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion, we value the uniqueness each person brings to their work, not only because it is the right thing to do, but also because diversity makes us and our workplace stronger. If you share these values, you will be a great addition to our team.
How To Apply:
To apply, submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining the qualifications and experience you would bring to this position by August 11, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. No phone calls or employment agencies, please.
CAPR is committed to fair and accessible employment practices, and we are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation to apply for this opportunity, require this posting in an additional format, or if contacted for an interview and require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at the email below. We will work with all applicants to determine appropriate accommodation for individual accessibility needs.
