Position Type – Full-Time Contract until March 31, 2027

One contract starting end of June 2026; one contract starting August 2026.

Hours of Work per week - 35 hours

Salary range: $33.81 to $39.37 per hour

Benefits: We offer generous group employee benefits which includes:

• Generous paid time off (Vacation, Sick days)
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Access to employee perks and discounts

Union Position - This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.

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

This is an existing vacancy for two (2) full-time contract Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDA). The CDA provides a range of high-quality intervention services to children eligible for service through Preschool Speech and Language Program with the purpose of helping children achieve their optimal communication potential.

The CDA provides support and coaching to caregivers to become effective partners in promoting their child’s communication skills.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist, provide a range of high-quality intervention services to children from birth to school entry, and their caregivers, to support and promote the development of the children’s communication skills, in alignment with the organization’s and Preschool Speech and Language Program’s (PSL) policies and procedures.
• Deliver PSL program within the local community to ensure easily accessible, high-quality services to our clients, to increase our presence and promote our services to potential clients in the communities we serve, and to build community capacity for promoting speech and language development and early identification of delays in young children’s communication skills.
• Complete all job-related administrative duties in a timely manner to allow for efficient workflow and effective evaluation of the work carried out within the PSL team.
• Liaise with PSL staff from other geographic services areas to participate in the development and promotion of PSL initiatives. To liaise with other Strides staff to integrate the PSL program within Strides and organization-wide initiatives.
• Actively participate in implementing the organization’s policy on health and safety as part of an effective health and safety program to ensure a safe and productive workplace where staff are trained and protected from hazardous conditions.

THE “MUST HAVES”

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

• A Bachelor’s Degree or a Community College Diploma.
• Communicative Disorders Assistant graduate certificate.
• 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:

• 3-6 months experience working as a Communicative Disorders Assistant is an asset.
• Previous experience working in a Preschool Speech and Language program or providing clinical services to children within the 0-school age entry range are assets.
• Previous experience working with children requiring low-tech AAC systems, and/or with social communication differences are assets.
• 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 a hybrid work model.
• 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 29, 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.