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Career Opportunities
Kinark is a large organization with more than 700 staff. Our multi-disciplinary team of experts includes child and youth workers, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, instructor therapists, and behaviour therapists.
Kinark’s head office includes staff support in the areas of Finance, Policy, Research and Planning, Communications, People and Culture, Administration, Information Technology, and more!
If you share our passion for helping children and youth with complex needs and their families to achieve better life outcomes, please view our available positions.
Kinark values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture team by contacting kinark.jobs@kinark.on.ca.
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Doctoral Residency Program in Child Clinical Psychology
Kinark provides clinical training for doctoral-level psychology students through a scientist-practitioner model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kinark’s interview process is designed to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of candidates. A screening interview may be conducted to support shortlisting before initial interviews take place with a selection panel. Selection panels include, at minimum, the reporting Supervisor/Manager and one other staff member. Initial interviews may be conducted in person or virtually at the hiring manager’s discretion. In some cases, additional interviews may be required.
The interview panel and process for any subsequent interviews are determined by the hiring manager. Candidates may also be asked to complete an assignment or presentation as part of the interview process.
Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’).
If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at kinark.jobs@kinark.on.ca or (905) 474-9595.
Accommodation will be provided to candidates as requested and can be based on any human rights-protected ground, including disability, family status, and religion.
Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity in the workplace and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. If a candidate requests accommodation during the hiring process Kinark will arrange for suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the candidate’s needs.
The successful candidate will be selected based on their qualifications, experience, individual merit, and competence to perform the related job responsibilities.
If you are a foreign-trained professional, we recommend having your academic credentials evaluated before applying for a position at Kinark. We accept credential evaluations from government-approved verification organizations listed here: Government of Canada – Degree Equivalency.
The evaluation process typically takes 6–8 weeks to complete.
If you are hired at Kinark, you will have the opportunity to include your verified credentials in your email signature
Confirmed findings on a Police Record Check (PRC) will be reviewed by Kinark in accordance with applicable policies and laws. Confirmed findings do not necessarily preclude employment. On a case-by-case basis, with careful consideration of the police report/offence declaration, any statement of relevance, governing legislation and other information, a determination will be made with regard to any implications for employment.
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Kinark holds children, youth, and families at the centre of all we do. We know that each child, youth and family is unique and deserves the most effective treatment and service in the most efficient way.
Services are provided for children and youth in the areas of Autism, Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, and Forensic Mental Health & Youth Justice.