Position Type: ABA Therapist Assistant

Salary range: $19.10/ hour

Anticipated Start date: June 29, 2026

Location: 1940 Eglinton Ave East/ 100 Consilium Place

This position is for a duration of 8 weeks.

ABOUT US

Strides Toronto Support Services (“Strides Toronto”) Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency supporting infants, children, youth and young adults from birth to age 29, and their families, primarily across east Toronto. We offer community-based, residential and treatment programs—including mental health counselling, autism services, early intervention, day treatment, education, outreach and community support—using a client-centered, evidence-informed approach. Since 2015, Strides Toronto has served as Toronto’s Lead Agency for Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health, partnering with 21 core service providers to provide system leadership, citywide planning, coordinated service delivery and program alignment. Strides Toronto also leads initiatives with broader reach, including Help Ahead and the HOPE Strategy across Toronto and One Stop Talk**/**Parlons Maintenant and the Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program across Ontario.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The ABA Therapist Assistant (Canada Summer Job Position) is for students currently enrolled in in a Behavioral Science or Psychology program and[LT2] will assist with the daily operations of the Autism program.

You will work with therapists in the autism department to assist with children and youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families in the provision of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. Services include individual and/or group sessions in the areas of communication skills, behaviour management/emotional regulation, social/interpersonal skills, and daily living skills.

As funding for this role has partially been provided by the Canada Summer Jobs program the following eligibility requirements must be met by the successful participant (candidate):

• Be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the employment;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.

International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Providing assistance to children with toileting, feeding, and other personal care requirements.
• Preparing teaching materials for group and/or individual programming and setting up of classrooms/ treatment spaces.
• Support collecting & graphing data.
• Implement prompting procedures as defined by individual client needs and programming with guidance from a therapist.
• Liaising with other program staff regarding all aspects of delivering ABA services.
• Establishing and ensuring on-going open communication amongst team members.
• Completing administrative duties as needed.

THE “MUST HAVES”

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

• Currently enrolled in Behavioral Science or Psychology program.
• Knowledge of how to use computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, BoardMaker
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Experience working with children and youth.
• Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member with staff, students and volunteers
• Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Functional computer and client information system knowledge
• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

• A Vulnerable Sector police check
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
• We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
• We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
• We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is May 27, 2026.

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.