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PSSP Position - Temporary
POSITION TITLE: Psychological Associate – Long-Term Occasional
LOCATION: Servicing various school locations of the Board.
Home Base: St. Lawrence Education Centre (South Grenville District High School)
REPORTS TO : Chief Psychologist
SALARY : $85,920.00 - $103,866.00, commensurate with experience
START DATE: Immediately
END DATE: June 26, 2026 or upon return of incumbent, whichever is earlier
FTE: 1.0 (35 hours/week)
This job posting is part of an existing vacancy.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Chief Psychologist, the Psychological Associate is to provide psychological services for the school system such as psychological assessments, consultation and support into a designated family of schools within a multi-disciplinary environment. This position will provide the diagnosis of students’ needs and recommendation of programs related to social, emotional and behavioural adjustment; learning disabilities; and intellectual exceptionalities. The Psychological Associate may be required to professionally supervise of the psychology-related activities of team members. The incumbent shall perform duties of a Psychological Associate as regulated by the College of Psychologists of Ontario and operates under the code of ethics, as outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Psychology Act.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
Completion of a Master’s degree in psychology and Certificate of Registration through the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Must be a member in good standing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Must be able to practice independently within area of competence and subject to any terms, conditions or limitations that may be on the certificate of registration. A minimum of four years of clinical experience with children, youth and/or in school psychology.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Travel will be a requirement of this position.
Application:
Your completed application on Apply to Education should include the following:
References:
UCDSB requires your current and two most recent direct supervisors.
If your experience is in a day-to-day occasional capacity ensure that you list the length of time that you worked for that Supervisor and whether the assignment was casual day-to-day or in a long-term occasional capacity.
The UCDSB does not accept colleagues or personal references.
Selection Process:
Positions are filled in accordance with the PSSP Collective Agreement and/or PPM 165 where applicable.
The UCDSB selection process includes a review of required qualifications, interview and assessment process, and reference checks. All employment offers are conditional on candidates providing a valid criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.
UCDSB reserves the right to close this competition early should a suitable candidate be found.
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The UCDSB is committed to providing accommodations [for people with disabilities]. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This would be facilitated upon receiving an interview and would be done by contacting Human Resources at AskUCHR@ucdsb.on.ca
The UCDSB may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select and/or assess applicants in the hiring process. AI is not used to make final hiring decisions.