Role overview

Position Title:Temporary Contract Psychologist/Psychological Associate
Total FTE Available: 0.7 FTE
Position Type: Contract, Full-time
Contract Dates: To start as soon as possible to no later than January 25, 2027
Salary Range: $70,574 - $113,928 – Master's Degree, or $80,403 - $123,941 – Ph. D in Psychology
Union:APSSP
Number of Vacancies:1
Location(s): Board-Wide – Multiple Locations
Posting type: Internal and External
Vacancy Status: Replacement
Posting Close Date:October 13, 2026 @ 4:30pm

ABOUT US: The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Psychologists, Psychological Associates, and Psycho-Educational Consultants work under the administrative direction of the Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services or designate, and the clinical direction of the Chief Psychologist. The Psychologist, Psychological Associate, and Psycho-Educational Consultant will apply their knowledge of human behaviour, development and mental health to the learning, mental health and well-being needs of students through psychological assessment, intervention and consultation.

The Psychoeducational Consultant will provide psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation services under direct clinical supervision by a Senior Psychologist or designate, per the requirements of the regulatory college.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

For Psychologists:
Doctoral degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario

For Psychological Associates:

Master's degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
Registration as a Psychological Associate with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.

For Psycho-Educational Consultants:

Master's degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
Working towards registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario for independent practice.

Previous experience in a school psychology setting an asset. Experience administering psychological assessments measuring intellectual, academic, social, behavioural and emotional/mental health functioning in children and adolescents. Experience with consulting, counselling and primary, secondary and tertiary intervention programs and techniques.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

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Police Record Check: This role will a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and to be provided to Human Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for any cost associated with obtaining. The Police Record Check will be required to be renewed every 5 years.

Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.