Reporting to the Clinical Manager of Vocational Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Recreation, the Vocational Instructor will work within the Supported Employment/ODSP Program to provide a full range of employment supports for both inpatients and outpatients. The successful candidate will be responsible for individualized assessment, creating vocational plans, goal setting, job development, job coaching, and community outreach and facilitating groups.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AND PREFERRED

- Post-Secondary Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Adult Education or related field required
- Registration with the College of Vocational Professionals (CVRP), Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada (VRA) or another skilled college is preferred.
- Min 2 years Vocational experience specifically working with persons afflicted with mental health/addictions issues or barriers to education/employment (preferably in a hospital setting)
- Strong knowledge and commitment to the principles of Recovery, Individual Support and Placement model and evidence based practices of Supported Employment and Supported Education
- Knowledge of the Ontario Disability Support Program




- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
- Strong knowledge of assessment, employment planning, education systems and accommodation, current labour market trends, job development and job coaching
- Current CPR – HCP and valid driver’s license is required
- Meditech experience an asset
- Valid driver's license To ensure your application is properly recognized as an internal application, please apply using your internal account and attach an updated resume. Applications submitted from external accounts or through third-party services may not accurately reflect your internal applicant status and could result in your application not being considered. Current employees on a leave of absence who apply using a personal email address must clearly identify themselves as internal applicants.

Link to OPSEU Wage Table - This position is part of the OPSEU bargaining unit

This is a 12 month Contract

Job Posting Closing: October 13th 2026, please note any applicants after this closing date will not be considered

Vacancies: 2

📌 (TEMPORARY FULL-TME) VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR - VOCATIONAL SERVICES (EMPLOYMENT)
🏢 Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
📍 Whitby