With 55 schools, over 25,000 students and more than 4,500 employees, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is an education community bound together by our beliefs. Our facilities are located in some of the most beautiful natural settings in the province. Our Board encompasses a large and dynamic mixture of urban centers, small towns and rural areas throughout Central Ontario. We offer excellent programs, resources and supports so that students are provided with every opportunity to reach their future goals and aspirations. At this time of reconciliation through education, we are committed to meaningful and respectful relationships as we live, work, play and pray together on this traditional territory.
Open To: Open Competition (Internal and External)
Job Location: Academic Services Office – 345 Livingstone Street East, Barrie, with travel throughout the school district
Position Type / Hours: Full-Time Temporary. Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, 35 hours weekly, plus overtime as required. Existing Vacancy Starting immediately until June 30, 2027
Annual Compensation:
Psychoeducational Consultant - 10 Month Grid Level 6 - $65,720 - $80,687
Psychological Associate - 10 Month Grid Level 7 - $76,934 - $94,454
Psychologist - 10 Month Grid Level 8 - $90,015 - $110,515
The final title assigned to the successful candidate will depend on their level of registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)
This position within the Psychological Services staff provides psychological assessments and culturally responsive, trauma-informed behavioural, mental health, and learning consultations for students of First Nation, Métis and Inuit ancestry to support student learning, mental health, and well-being. Consultative support extends to students’ families, caregivers, educational staff, community service providers, and other members of the Psychological Services Department. This role also involves crisis and threat assessment response, brief counselling services as well as provision of professional development for Board staff. In consultation with other internal Psychology staff servicing students of First Nation, Métis and Inuit ancestry, under the direction of the Senior Psychologist, Psychological Services staff develop recommendations for student support plans and appropriate interventions, in support of the achievement of Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s vision, mission and strategic plan.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experiences to the role:
- Doctoral or Masters degree in Psychology (or similar program) from an accredited University (please include photocopy along with your application).
- Three to five years experience delivering psychological services preferred. Preference will be given to lived experience working within a First Nation, Métis or Inuit community.
- Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario with declared areas of competency in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology (with children and adolescents) or both.
- Previous experience working in an educational environment with children and youth, with preference given to candidates who have experience working with children of First Nation, Métis and Inuit ancestry.
- Strong skillset in the areas of culturally responsive, trauma informed, and evidence-based learning and mental health interventions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of historic and lingering factors that may impact students of First Nation, Métis or Inuit ancestry and the ability to action identity affirming, culturally safe, supportive practices and approaches to promote student learning, mental health and well-being.
- Demonstrated success in working with culturally diverse First Nation, Métis and Inuit populations
- Knowledge of First Nation, Métis and Inuit organizations and service providers.
- Understanding of First Nation, Métis and Inuit protocols and a commitment to applying local community protocols within our jurisdiction and traditional territories.
- Strong skillset in clinical documentation, data collection, and report writing to demonstrate successes and impacts of services.
- Excellent interpersonal, written communication skills including proficiency with technology.
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience providing psychological assessments to children and youth including preparation of psychological assessment reports with diagnostic statements and recommendations, as appropriate.
- Previous experience in referral and discharge processes, team conferences, and provision of professional development training.
- Demonstrated experience supporting students with a broad range of learning and mental health challenges, preferably including Trauma, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities.
- Candidates must possess a valid Driver’s License and a vehicle as travel within the Board’s jurisdiction is a requirement of this position.
Interested candidates must forward, in confidence, a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation to hr@smcdsb.on.ca by October 21, 2026 at 4:00pm. Please quote job posting number 33-2627 in the subject line.
Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.
Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at hr@smcdsb.on.ca.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Reconciliation through Education, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.
THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
