Subject Matter Expert-Occupational Therapist
Autism Ontario
- Toronto, ON
- $90,000-95,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Reports to: Director of Educational Content
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
Hours: 37.5hrs per week (1.0 FTE)
Annual Salary: $90,000 - $95,000Position OverviewReporting 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.Key Responsibilities:
- Translate clinical knowledge to knowledge resources for diverse audiences.
- Proactively seek out and collaborate with academic institutions and other organizations to execute research that is relevant to autism.
- Develop and facilitate staff training and resource development for Autism Ontario.
- Ensure that all content developed is evidence informed and reflects the Occupational Therapy profession’s best practices, EDI principles and the evolving needs of the organization.
- Incorporate different learning principles when creating training resources.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and work collaboratively as a team with other professionals on the Subject Matter Expert Team.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Regulated health professional (OT).
- Relevant degree required.
- Maintain the standards of practice as established by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- A minimum of 5 years experience working directly with children / youth with ASD.
- Thorough understanding of the Ontario Autism Program (experience working within the program is preferred).
- Proven experience with developing training materials and content.
- Proven experience in resource development, implementation, facilitation, evaluation.
- Strong understanding of the principles of Adult Education and learning differences.
- Demonstrated ability to engage staff, promote teamwork, and recognize individual and team performance.
- A team player that values an environment of open communication and collaboration.
- Excellent organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of social justice, neurodiversity, equity, inclusion, anti- racism, anti-Black racism, anti-ableism.
- Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers and partner agencies with emphasis on collaboration and relationship building in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery.
- Proven oral and written communication, including public speaking and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in French language/additional language skills an asset.
- Experience working for a not for profit is an asset.
- Must be proficient with various computer programs including database management, email, and Microsoft Office applications, and have familiarity with social media and other technology tools and approaches
- Flex Hours
- Hybrid working model
- Semi-casual dress code
- 3 weeks vacation, plus years of service days
- 10 paid personal days
- Competitive Benefits Package (including Health, Dental, Vision and more)
- RRSP Contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- A workplace culture that promotes both a collaborative and independent work environment
- You’ll be joining a team of passionate individuals who are looking to make a difference