Occupational Therapist 12 Month Contract

SAAAC Autism Centre•Scarborough, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The SAAAC Autism Centre is a Toronto based charity whose mission is to make autism services equitable for all Canadians. The Centre provides culturally responsive autism services targeting culturally and linguistically diverse families. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, our Centre offers a dynamic range of services that support the development of individuals on the autism spectrum at all life stages, along with their caregivers. We are seeking a licensed and experienced Occupational Therapist for a temporary one-year full-time position. The Occupational Therapist will work as part of a collaborative team of allied health professionals and will provide direct services to children on the autism spectrum and their families. The successful candidate will apply occupational therapy best-practice guidelines, evidence-based treatment techniques, and established practice frameworks during therapy sessions. This role emphasizes a strong interdisciplinary approach, including consultation and collaboration with other professionals such as S-LPs, behavior analysts, teachers, and healthcare providers to support coordinated, high-quality care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practices in pediatric and autism-focused occupational therapy.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in pediatrics and autism, with demonstrated ability to practice independently.
Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills, including the ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to adapt interventions to meet the needs of clients with diverse personalities and abilities.
Motivated to apply evidence-based interventions and maintain high-quality, client-centered care.

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and evaluation focused on supporting clients’ participation in meaningful daily activities (e.g., self-care, play, school, and routines).
Intervention may address environmental factors and underlying domains that impact occupational performance, including sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, attention, emotional regulation, social participation, and cognitive skills, as appropriate.
Provide families with practical resources, strategies, and home programs to support skill development and carryover across environments.
Assess functional challenges and supports within home, school, and community environments.
Collaborate with other professionals, including therapists and teachers, to recommend task adaptations, environmental modifications, and adaptive equipment that support participation in meaningful daily activities.
Identifying and connecting families to community resources, programs, and support services relevant to functional participation.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including assessment reports, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Track client attendance, coordinate and schedule make-up sessions, and manage invoicing and billing using client management software.
Conduct environmental scans to ensure client and staff safety and assist with maintaining and organizing therapy equipment and materials.
Practice independently in accordance with professional standards and best-practice guidelines.
Use evidence-based resources and interventions to deliver high-quality, occupation-focused therapy tailored to each client’s needs.
Ensuring practice aligns with regulatory, ethical, and professional standards (licensure, confidentiality, reporting requirements).