Temporary Contract: 0.7FTE Psychologist/Psychological Associate

Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is seeking a temporary contract Psychologist/Psychological Associate to support student learning and well-being. The role involves psychological assessment, intervention and consultation under supervision, with responsibilities across multiple locations and a 0.7 FTE workload.

Applicants should hold a doctoral or Master’s degree depending on credential type and be registered or working toward registration with Ontario’s psychology regulatory

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
• Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
• Master's degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology for Psychological Associates.
• Registration as Psychological Associate with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
• Master's degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology for Psycho-Educational Consultants.
• Working towards registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario for independent practice.
• Previous experience in a school psychology setting is asset.
• Experience administering psychological assessments measuring intellectual, academic, social, behavioural and emotional/mental health functioning in children and adolescents.
• Experience with consulting, counselling and primary, secondary and tertiary intervention programs and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of human behaviour, development and mental health to students’ learning, mental health and well-being needs through assessment, intervention and consultation.
• Provide psychological assessment, intervention and consultation services under clinical supervision.
• Support the regulatory college requirements and board policies in school psychology services.

Education

Doctoral degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario

Master's degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology (for Psychological Associates)

Registration as Psychological Associate with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario

Master's degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology (for Psycho-Educational Consultants)

Working towards registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario for independent practice (Psycho-Educational Consultants)

Experience in a school psychology setting (asset)

Experience administering psychological assessments measuring intellectual, academic, social, behavioural and emotional/mental health functioning in children and adolescents

Experience with consulting, counselling and primary, secondary and tertiary intervention programs and techniques

Job description

Position Title: Temporary Contract Psychologist/Psychological Associate

Total FTE Available: 0.7 FTE

Position Type: Contract, Full-time

Contract Dates: To start as soon as possible to no later than January 25, 2027

Salary Range: $70,574 - $113,928 – Master's Degree, or $80,403 - $123,941 – Ph. D in Psychology

Union: APSSP

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location(s): Board-Wide – Multiple Locations

Posting type: Internal and External

Vacancy Status: Replacement

Posting Close Date: October 13, 2026 @ 4:30pm

About Us

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas.

Position Summary

Psychologists, Psychological Associates, and Psycho-Educational Consultants work under the administrative direction of the Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services or designate, and the clinical direction of the Chief Psychologist. The Psychologist, Psychological Associate, and Psycho-Educational Consultant will apply their knowledge of human behaviour, development and mental health to the learning, mental health and well-being needs of students through psychological assessment, intervention and consultation.

The Psychoeducational Consultant will provide psychological assessment, intervention, and consultation services under direct clinical supervision by a Senior Psychologist or designate, per the requirements of the regulatory college.

Education/Qualifications

• For Psychologists:
  • Doctoral degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
  • Registration as a Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario
• For Psychological Associates:
  • Master's degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
  • Registration as a Psychological Associate with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.
• For Psycho-Educational Consultants:
  • Master's degree in School, Clinical or Counselling Psychology.
  • Working towards registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario for independent practice.
• Previous experience in a school psychology setting an asset.
• Experience administering psychological assessments measuring intellectual, academic, social, behavioural and emotional/mental health functioning in children and adolescents.
• Experience with consulting, counselling and primary, secondary and tertiary intervention programs and techniques.

Applicant Information

Police Record Check: This role will a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and to be provided to Human Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for any cost associated with obtaining. The Police Record Check will be required to be renewed every 5 years.

Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.