Training & Education Specialist- Occupational Therapy

Training and Education Specialist-Occupational Therapy

Autism Ontario is a charitable organization with a history of over 50 years representing the thousands of people on the autism spectrum and their families across Ontario. Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism, and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism, and we value collaboration, respect, accountability and being evidence informed.

Job Summary

Title : Training and Education Specialist-Occupational Therapy

Location : Hybrid; primarily remote, but with occasional travel to Toronto Provincial Office or a regional office as needed

Hours :   37.5 hours per week

Salary : $68,000 - $72,000 / year

Duration : One-year contract

Role : Existing vacancy

Position Overview

Reporting to the Training and Education Supervisor, the Training and Education Specialist, with a focus in Occupational Therapy , plays a key role in creating, delivering, and evaluating high-quality educational content and training programs that align with Autism Ontario's mission of creating a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism. This role supports the capacity-building efforts of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring content is evidence-informed and accessible to diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities :

• Contribute to the implementation and assessment of strategic goals specific to Autism Ontario’s training and education programs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to training delivery, including content accuracy, accessibility, and cultural relevance, while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Actively participate in team discussions, planning sessions, and project updates to ensure smooth and efficient operations within the Training and Education department.
• Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and professional development programs tailored to diverse audiences, including caregivers, providers, organizations, and internal staff.
• Ensure that training programs reflect Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles, and reflect different modalities and accessibility needs.
• Develop evidence-based resources, such as one-pagers, guides, and modules, for Autism Ontario staff and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as French Services, Adult Services and Communications, to produce training materials that align with organizational priorities.
• Develop and deliver training and education for educators, caregivers, and service providers to build awareness and capacity in OT-related interventions.
• Facilitate capacity-building initiatives, such as train-the-trainer sessions, to expand organizational reach.
• Evaluate the impact of training and education through feedback collection and performance metrics to inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to contribute to collaborative projects, research initiatives, and pilot programs focused on autism education.
• Conduct organizational assessments and provide recommendations to enhance inclusivity and accessibility, such as environmental assessments.
• Support collaborations, such as with professional OT associations and service organizations, to advance Autism Ontario’s educational offerings.
• Provide Occupational Therapy expertise and serve as a knowledge resource for internal teams, including Care Coordination, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Autism Ontario offers a great work-life balance, a competitive benefits package and RRSP contributions. Some of the perks of joining our team include :

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We thank everyone for their interest in this position; however, only those candidates invited to interview with us will be contacted.

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 deserving groups to apply. We welcome qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally protected factors.

Autism Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Autism Ontario will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the hiring process.