Careers

We’re so glad you want to join our team!

Working at Autism Ontario means being part of a unique work culture that revolves around something we all believe in – creating a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism. A career at Autism Ontario means supporting autistic individuals in building meaningful connections in their community through education, advocacy, and acceptance.

Autism Ontario is an equal opportunity employer committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, and actively encourages individuals on the autism spectrum and from all equity seeking groups to apply.

Browse our current opportunities and apply online. Don’t see the right fit? Check back soon.

Please note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our services and supports have transitioned online. Until restrictions are lifted, these positions require the candidate to work from home.


SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 

Reporting to the Director of Educational Content, the Subject Matter Expert - Occupational Therapist is responsible for the development and facilitation of staff training on a variety of topics related to occupational therapy and other relevant duties. 

Title: Subject Matter Expert - Occupational Therapist 

Location: Primarily remote and hybrid, occasionally working at our main office (1179 King St W, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C5) or a regional office as needed. 

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) 

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FINANCE COORDINATOR - PAYROLL & BENEFITS 

The Finance Coordinator - Payroll and Benefits, is responsible for providing effective, efficient, and accurate delivery of financial and accounting services at Autism Ontario. This role is responsible for ensuring that Autism Ontario staff are paid bi-monthly wages and expenses in an appropriate manner and are paid within established time limits. The Finance Coordinator - Payroll and Benefits also contributes to the efficient day-to-day operations of the Autism Ontario Finance department, and supports the work of management, staff, and volunteers. They should comply with all relevant internal controls, policies, and procedures and that they are consistent with legislative requirements.

Title: Finance Coordinator - Payroll & Benefits

Location: Primarily remote and hybrid, occasionally working at our main office (1179 King St W, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C5) or a regional office as needed. 

Salary: $63,000 - $68,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

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CARE COORDINATOR - SERVICE NAVIGATION

During a time of transition and significant program changes, parents/caregivers will require support to understand their options in the new Ontario Autism Program (OAP), including the new supports, pathways, and programs available to them. Our Service Navigators are creative, solution-focused autism professionals scattered throughout the province to reach as many families as possible. They maintain a dedicated roster of families to provide ongoing support and navigation and build a trusting relationship with the families they serve. Service Navigators provide information about the Ontario Autism Program and help connect families to service providers and resources available in their local communities. This will include programs, services, and resources that families can access, as well as other services and supports available locally.

Title: Care Coordinator - Service Navigation

Location: Primarily remote and hybrid, occasionally working at our main office (1179 King St W, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C5) or a regional office as needed. 

Salary: $63,000 - $64,500

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

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Summer Camp Counsellor (Niagara)

Reporting to the Program and Volunteer Coordinator, Camp Counsellors are responsible for working 1:1 or 1:2 with a variety of children, youth and adults with autism in our Niagara Summer Camp. The Camp Counsellors are responsible for ensuring safe, quality and developmentally appropriate programming for program participants of all ages, communicating and reporting to parents and caregivers on a regular basis. This is a seasonal contract, working full time Monday-Friday from June 24, 2024-August 16, 2024

Title: Summer Camp Counsellor 

Location: 7150 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls, ON 

Wage: $18.00 per hour

Duration: 8 week contract, including 1 full week of training

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INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS - CARE COORDINATOR 

During a time of transition and significant program changes, parents/caregivers will require support to understand their options in the new Ontario Autism Program (OAP), including the new supports, pathways, and programs available to them. The Indigenous Supports Care Coordinators (ISCCs) are creative, solution-focused autism professionals scattered throughout the province, also based in Indigenous Friendship Centres, to reach as many families as possible. They maintain a dedicated roster of families to provide ongoing support and navigation and build a trusting relationship with the families they serve. ISCCs provide information about the Ontario Autism Program and help connect Indigenous families to service providers and resources available in their local communities. This will include programs, services, and resources that families can access in the Friendship Centre, as well as other services and supports available locally. ISCCs also plan, coordinate, and implement events and workshops for autistic children and youth, their families, and professionals in the field of autism. The ISCC is being hired by Autism Ontario in partnership with the Odawa Native Friendship Centre (ONFC) to support the needs of Indigenous children, youth, and families, and will be based at the ONFC.

Title: Indigenous Supports Care Coordinator- Service Navigation

Location: Primarily remote, with travel to the Odawa Friendship Centre when required.

Salary: $63,000-$64,500

Hours: 37.5hrs per week with the ability to regularly work evenings and weekends when needed.

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