Compensation Pay Range: $36.98-$44.95
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CHEO is one of the few stand- alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
POSITION SUMMARY The Behaviour Therapist, (who works under the clinical supervision of the Registered Behaviour Analyst), provides Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) based services to individuals often presenting with neurodevelopmental conditions and/or mental health needs. Service is provided in both one-to-one and group settings in a variety of environments. The Behaviour Therapist is responsible for delivering frontline care (either working directly with clients or via caregiver mediated treatment), professional to professional consults, and multidisciplinary case conferencing. Under the clinical supervision of the Registered Behaviour Analyst, a Behaviour Therapist is involved in various ABA based services, including assessment, safety planning, treatment and therapeutic programming, behaviour management, skill acquisition, building capacity, mediator training, and clinical consultation activities across a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. The Behaviour Therapist promotes quality improvement in all endeavours and supports safety initiatives, to minimize risk and strive for optimal organizational performance and safety benefiting staff, clients, their families, volunteers, visitors, and the community. The Behaviour Therapist works in compliance with the law and with safe work practices and policies established by CHEO to maintain a safe work environment.
LOCATION This position serves the Renfrew County area. The successful candidate must reside in the region or be willing to travel within the area during their own time and at their own expense.




MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Plan and complete Functional Behaviour Assessments for a range of behaviours including, but not limited to, severe challenging behaviours such aggressive behaviour, minor and major property destruction, inappropriate social behaviour in the community, as well as life-threatening, and sexually inappropriate behaviour.
Research, develop, design, deliver, monitor, and evaluate therapeutic treatment programs.
Respond appropriately to situations requiring immediate problem-solving to provide effective, safe, and ethical treatments for a range of severity of challenging behaviours in virtual, in home, and community environments as well as individually or in a group setting.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, committees (internal and external) and initiatives designed to support the clients, families, direct care staff, and community partners.
Prepare and maintain formal documentation including but not limited to assessment reports, collecting and graphing assessment and treatment data, treatment plans, safety plans, guidelines, program review summaries, discharge summaries, electronic records charting, session progress notes, strategy recommendations, consent forms, supervision review summaries, and email communication with the family and care team (including external providers).
Manage own schedule after given assignments by corresponding with families and other professionals to schedule client consultations/ appointments/groups/interpreters and meetings and then booking the appointments in the electronic booking system sending invites and maintaining outlook calendars on a daily basis. Travelling to clients as required.
Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS A three (3) year (advanced) college diploma in Behaviour Science, Behavioural Psychology, or related Social Science field OR a Postgraduate certificate in Behaviour Science field, (e.g. Behavioural Science Technician, Autism and Behavioral Science) (Essential)
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Social Sciences, Psychology, etc.) (Preferred)
Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience developing and delivering therapeutic treatment programs based in Applied Behaviour Analysis, or equivalent experience (i.e., 5 years recent experience working with children/youth with developmental disabilities and/or complex mental health, behavioural and/or medical needs) (Essential)
Five (5) years of experience developing and delivering therapeutic treatment programs based in Applied Behaviour Analysis (Preferred)
Current First Aid/CPR Certification (Essential)
Computer, word processing skills, and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word) (Essential)
Basic office and clerical skills (Essential)




Highly level of accuracy and attention to detail (Essential)
Versatile approach to work demands (Essential)
Taking initiative and adjusting priorities (Essential)
Clinical skills that demonstrate competence in assessment with children & youth and their families/caregivers (Essential)
Advanced knowledge and application of behaviour analytic principles including behavioural measurement, data display and interpretation; conducting, describing, and interpreting functional behaviour assessments; selecting, designing, and implementing skill acquisition strategies; and, behaviour reduction procedures (Essential)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (Essential)
Knowledge of community resources for children, youth and adults with special needs (Preferred)
Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation; general knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety (Essential)
Valid Ontario’s driver’s license and access to a vehicle (Essential)
Ability to travel to provide service to clients throughout all of Renfrew (Essential)
Ability to attend last-min tend meetings in Renfrew (Essential)
Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)
Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.
CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth’s health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. A career at CHEO provides a: market-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork, place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded, family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve, chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment. We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.
For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement.

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📌 Behaviour Therapist, Neurodevelopmental Health, Temporary Full Time (1.0) (until January 2028) (Renf
🏢 Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
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