Behaviour Technician

Program: OAP Urgent Response Services

Position: Behaviour Technician

Duration: Full Time, Regular

Vacancy: Replacement

Salary: Salary positioning is on the established grid and is pro‐rated to Canopy's fiscal year,

$51,240.43‐ $64,835.49

What We Will Ask of You:

As a key member of our Autism Services OAP Urgent Response Services (URS) teams, our Behaviour Technician (BT) plays an important role. On most days you'll be providing therapeutic respite services to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder up to 18 years of age across Canopy's catchment. The BT provides direct applied behavior analysis (ABA-based) programming and assists the Clinical Supervisor (CS) and Behaviour Consultant (BC) in providing parent/caregiver and mediator training to assist in the independent implementation of ABA‐based strategies.

Short-term services are provided with the goal to prevent crisis by implementing supports within the guiding framework of URS; Respond, Stabilize, Prepare and Repair. Supports can include; short-term consultation, time-limited respite services, oversight of parent/caregiver training, short-term ABA based treatment planning and additional service navigation expertise.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing short-term behaviour intervention strategies through evidence-based ABA practices, working one on one with the child/youth with ASD in home-based locations and in the presence of caregivers
• Implement URS service plans and monitor learner's progress
• Model components of the URS service plan for the child/youth's caregivers for up to 12 hours per week per family
• Support the development of programming and program materials in collaboration with URS team
• Perform administrative tasks as required

Qualifications:

• College or Bachelor Degree in Social Science or equivalent or related experience
• Successful completion of Registered Behaviour Technician course work (RBT) is considered an asset
• Annual completion of In-Chair evaluation achieving 90% or higher
• 1 year of experience working with the ASD population
• Experience supporting mental health needs is considered an asset
• Valid G-Class driver's license for the Province of Ontario, access to reliable transportation and have valid proof of automobile insurance with driving for business purposes and a minimum liability of two million dollars

About Us:

We are proud to be located in Peterborough, Ontario, known traditionally as Nogojiwanong, an Anishinaabemowin word meaning "place at the foot of the rapids." Nestled along the Otonabee River — "the river that beats like a heart" — Peterborough is a place of natural beauty, cultural richness, and deep history.

We respectfully acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anisinaabeg and Chippewa Nations under Williams Treaty #20, signed in 1818 and 1923. This land is part of the territory of the Williams Treaties First Nations, including Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, Alderville First Nation.

Who We Are:

At Canopy Support Services, we empower individuals to overcome barriers and live their best lives. Within a welcoming, safe, accessible environment, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have access to individualized supports, resources, and specialized clinical services.

Taking an individualized approach, we recognize that everyone's abilities and circumstances are unique, and that they require different supports or solutions to achieve their best quality of life. Our skilled staff work together as a team. Through creativity, strong communication, and collaboration, they empower and inspire confidence in those we serve. We are a capacity building organization. Through planning, evidence-based approaches and proactive measures, we form a stable foundation in the lives of those we support. With knowledge and expertise, we play a part in strengthening our community and its people.

Our primary service area extends across five regions – Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham, and Haliburton – and is expanding virtually and physically to reach new areas. With a growing team of over 80 dedicated staff, we work with individuals of all ages to support them in different stages of their lives.

At Canopy Support Services, people are listened to, supported, and empowered. We find individualized solutions that build on strengths, and are inspired by best practice and rooted in community. Together, we build capacity, forming a stable foundation in the lives of those we support.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation: We strive to build respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and incorporate Indigenous perspectives into our workplace culture.

What We Can Offer You:

• Being a part of an engaged and caring work place.
• Contributing to our Strategic Directions and FOCUS Accreditation standards.
• Strong work/life balance with a work week of 35 hours with emphasis on working some evenings.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan & Competitive Benefits package.
• Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is in our culture and talent processes.
• An agency culture with core values of Inclusivity, Safety, Transparency, Innovation and Excellence.

We look forward to having a person who shares our passion and commitment to developmental services join us

How You Can Join Our Team:

Qualified internal candidates are asked to submit their application by October 23, 2025 by 4:00pm.

If you're interested in working with us to better your community, then please click Apply now to complete your application

We will review applications as they are received until we find our successful candidate. We thank you for your interest and those selected to participate in the selection process will be contacted. Accommodation in accordance with applicable legislation will be provided for all employment related activities.

Canopy Support Services highly values and actively encourages applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, diverse and accessible workplace that values and celebrates the unique contributions of every individual.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,240.43-$64,835.49 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person