Instructor Therapist
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Job Description
Position: Instructor Therapists (IT) - Centre and Home-Based Services
Organization: Autism Behaviour Habilitation Services (ABHS)
Rate: Starting From $24.00 per hour
Location: Halton, Peel, Hamilton-Niagara regions or at The Discovery Centre in Oakville
Position Summary
Instructor Therapists (IT) provide Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental and behavioural challenges.
Autism Behaviour Habilitation Services (ABHS) is committed to providing evidence based, individualized services that meet the needs of each child and family. Services are offered in home (Halton, Peel, Hamilton-Niagara regions) or at The Discovery Centre in Oakville.
We pride ourselves in providing exceptional behavioural and skills-based programming, which seeks the best outcomes for clients and families. Our training and mentoring practices provide an enriching and challenging environment that will nurture and advance Instructor Therapists’ clinical expertise.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Delivery of ABA therapy to clients aged to 2-18 with various abilities and challenging behaviours in-home or in centre
- Create program materials/stimuli for client(s)
- Participate in team meetings
- Monitor and flag clients’ progress as needed to clinical teams
- Data collection and graphing
- Travel may be required within the Halton and Peel Region
Requirements
- Behavioural Science certificate or diploma, RBT certification or Undergraduate Degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related field. Note: Applicants from other academic disciplines may be considered based on education and experience.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other developmental or behavioural challenges as an Instructor Therapist (IT)
- Strong knowledge and understanding of ASD and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)/ Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI)
- Ability to work between 9AM and 5PM with occasional evenings and Saturdays
- Commitment to clinical integrity while running energetic, creative, enthusiastic, and fun sessions!
- Superior time management and oral/written communication skills
- Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to professional development
- Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Current First-Aid and CPR-C certification
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 6 months
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle
What We Offer
- Regular clinical reviews and team meetings (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)
- Professional development opportunities in Behaviour Management, Skill Acquisition, Collaborative Problem Solving, Data Collection and tracking, etc.
- Access to BCBA/R.B.A. (Ont.) supervision hours
- Competitive salary/hourly rate
- Casual dress
- Benefits for full-time employees (dental care and extended health care)
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00-$25.50 per hour
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities
Instructor Therapists deliver Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and youth aged 2-18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and behavioral challenges, both in-home and at the centre. Responsibilities include creating program materials, monitoring client progress, participating in team meetings, and performing necessary data collection and graphing.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Instructor Therapist at Bruce Linder, Colin Pryor a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,454 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,454 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $50k–$53k | Mental Health Therapy median $69k (middle half $56k–$87k)216 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 66% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,505 in the last 30 days | 1,349 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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