Why our employees enjoy working at Thames Valley Children's Centre
In our recent employee survey, results show TVCC staff are more engaged in their jobs, team and organization compared to the average ratings in similar organizations.
TVCC offers:
- Interesting and Challenging Work: Meaningful work assists in the accomplishment of our mission and meeting the needs of our clients providing a sense of personal accomplishment and the opportunity to make decisions and problem solve.
- Positive Working Environment: Our family-centered care principles of mutual respect, openness and support are the basis of our working relationships.
- Flexible Working Schedule: We believe it is important to balance career and home life and therefore we offer flexible working schedules and care for others days.
Apply to join one of our rewarding teams today!
To apply, please email your resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Microsoft Word format) to Human Resources at apply [at] tvcc.on.ca. In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position you are interested in.
While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.
Current Opportunities
Physiotherapist (multiple locations)
Occupational Therapis
We are currently recruiting to fill both part time and full time Occupational Therapist positions in School Therapy Services. These are 10-month school year positions and they are expected to begin August 31, 2020. The designated office for these positions will be in Owen Sound or Kincardine.
This exciting, dynamic role provides therapy services to students in schools and involves working with educators, parents and fellow clinicians to support school participation.
Responsibilities:
- Provide school-based intervention that is consultative to an entire classroom/school or individualized for one client and provided in a direct/mediated/consultative approach
- Advise and provide education to school personnel, clients/families and others regarding accessibility, transfers, classroom fine motor skills, sensory skills and self-care activities; including making recommendations for assistance and equipment;
- Prepare and support children and families in the transition to school and throughout school life;
- Plan services as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes the family, other care providers, school board personnel, volunteers, staff from other agencies, and other TVCC staff;
- Participate in ongoing program development.
- Supervision of students and support personnel may be required.
Qualifications:
- Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario;
- Experience in pediatrics is preferred;
- Excellent communication and organizational skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team setting;
- Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 package of software;
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required;
- Current First Aid and CPR certification;
- Ability to provide services in French would be an asset.
Application deadline: This posting will remain open until filled. In your application, please indicate which location you are interested in and whether you prefer part time or full time work hours.
Speech Language Pathologist
We are currently recruiting to fill both part time and full time Speech Language Pathologist positions in School Therapy Services. These are new 10-month school year positions and they are expected to begin August 31, 2020. The designated office for these positions could be in Owen Sound or Kincardine.
This exciting, dynamic role provides therapy services to students in schools and involves working with a variety of fellow clinicians, educators and parents to help children and youth achieve meaningful outcomes in their ability to communicate.
Responsibilities:
- Provide mainly school based intervention including screening, assessment, consultation and intervention regarding speech development, articulation, fluency, voice, resonance, basic augmentative communication needs and swallowing;
- Intervention can be direct, mediated or consultative and may be in groups or include virtual modalities;
- Provide education for clients, families and school personnel
- Plan services as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes the family, other care providers, school board personnel, volunteers, staff from other agencies, and other TVCC staff;
- London/St.Thomas positions only: Occasional work contracted from the Southwest LHIN for in home and private school services. This may on rare occasions be in the evenings or on weekends;
- Participate in ongoing program development.
Qualifications:
- Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario;
- Experience in pediatrics is preferred;
- Excellent communication and organizational skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment;
- Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 package of software;
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required;
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR;
- Ability to clinically supervise support personnel, students and initial practice registrants within the guidelines of CASLPO would be an asset;
- Ability to provide services in French would be an asset.
Application deadline: This posting will remain open until filled. In your application, please indicate which location you are interested in and whether you prefer part time or full time work hours.
Physiotherapist
- St Thomas office: Part time position covering Elgin County. (Potential opportunity for additonal work in our Spinal Cord Injury Program within London Middlesex.)
- Owen Sound or Kincardine offices: Part time and full time position covering Grey and Bruce counties.
These are 10-month school year positions and are expected to begin August 31, 2020. This exciting, dynamic role provides therapy services to students in schools and involves working with a variety of fellow clinicians, educators and parents to help children and youth participate in their school environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized school-based intervention in a direct/mediated/consultative approach. Also provide consultative intervention at the classroom/school level.
- Assess and advise and provide education to school personnel, clients/families and others in areas including mobility, transfers, gross motor skills, respiratory skills, etc. Make recommendations for equipment, accessibility, assistance, exercise, activity, positioning, chest clearance, etc
- Prepare and support children and families in the transition to school and throughout school life;
- Plan services as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes the family, other care providers, school board personnel, volunteers, staff from other agencies, and other TVCC staff;
- Participate in ongoing program development;
- Supervision of students and support personnel may be required.
Qualifications:
- Registered with the College of Physical Therapists of Ontario;
- Experience in paediatrics is preferred;
- Excellent communication and organizational skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team setting;
- Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 2010 package of software;
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required;
- Current First Aid and CPR certification;
- Ability to provide services in French would be considered an asset.
Application deadline: This posting will remain open until filled. In your application, please indicate which location you are interested in and whether you prefer part time or full time work hours.
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