OP Rates of Pay – Occupational & Physical Therapy (Government of Canada)
OP rates of pay for all OP (Occupational & Physical Therapy) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $95,159 to $128,149 across 3 levels. Category: Health & Safety. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
OP – Occupational & Physical Therapy
$95,159 – $128,149
$3,660 – $4,929 biweekly (before deductions)
3 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
Rates effective from 2025-10-01 · Last verified 2026-04-16 · methodology
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About the OP Classification
The OP (Occupational and Physical Therapy) group covers occupational therapists and physiotherapists working in the federal government. OP employees provide rehabilitation services primarily through the Canadian Armed Forces health services system and Veterans Affairs Canada. They assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries, develop rehabilitation programs for military personnel recovering from operational injuries, and support veterans transitioning to civilian life with physical disabilities.
OP positions require professional degrees in occupational therapy or physiotherapy and registration with the relevant provincial regulatory body. OP-01 covers junior therapists in supervised practice. OP-02 is the working-level clinician providing independent therapy services. OP-03 and above cover senior therapists, clinical specialists, and program managers. Military physiotherapists often specialize in treating injuries common to military service — back injuries, joint damage, blast injuries, and repetitive strain from equipment use.
Federal rehabilitation therapy offers unique clinical experiences: treating combat-related injuries, managing complex polytrauma cases at military rehabilitation centres, and supporting the physical recovery of RCMP officers injured in the line of duty. The OP group is represented by PSAC. While private-practice physiotherapy and occupational therapy typically pay more, federal OP positions offer stable caseloads, pension benefits, and the satisfaction of serving Canada's military and veteran populations.
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