Professional Practice Lead at KidsAbility Centre for Child Development

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

93958.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Mentorship, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Risk Management, Problem-Solving, Clinical Judgment, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Microsoft Suite, Electronic Charting, Case Management, Staff Development, Pediatric Care, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Repost Date: June 12, 2026 Closing Date: July 13, 2026 Status: New Positions Professional Practice Leads Full-time, Permanent | Start Date: ASAP | Location: Waterloo Salary: $78,870 to $93,958 About the Opportunity: We are seeking a Professional Practice Lead in each of the following disciplines: * 1.0 FTE Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) * 1.0 FTE Occupational Therapist (OT) * 1.0 FTE Physiotherapist (PT) * 1.0 FTE Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) The Professional Practice Lead is a discipline-specific clinical resource, mentor, and role model responsible for maintaining and strengthening standards of practice, advocating for improvements and opportunities, supporting professional growth and program development, ensuring alignment with applicable legislation, regulatory standards, and best practice within rehabilitative pediatric care settings. This role requires a strong understanding and knowledge of discipline-specific standards, legislation, ethical practices, pediatric care, and evidence-informed approaches. We are looking for an individual who has sound clinical judgment, problem-solving, and understanding of risk-benefit analysis, and strong skills when navigating complex, evolving contexts. What You’ll Do: * Provide clinical leadership and oversight to ensure discipline-specific practice standards, licensing requirements, and KidsAbility service standards are met * Lead and enhance discipline-specific service delivery through evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and innovation initiatives * Act as a subject matter expert to support complex cases, interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrated care planning * Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, recruitment support, and facilitating ongoing professional learning and competency growth * Monitor and improve service quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness, including documentation, workloads, and risk management * Build strong partnerships across teams and with external stakeholders to support coordinated, client-centered care * Promote equitable, responsive services that meet the diverse needs of children and families What You Bring: To qualify, applicants must have a Masters’ degree in a relevant clinical discipline and registration in good standing with the applicable professional college: * Speech-Language Pathologist registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) * Occupational Therapist registered with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario (COTO) * Physiotherapist registered with the College of Physiotherapist of Ontario (CPO) * Registered Behaviour Analyst with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) Along with 3–5 years of clinical experience; pediatric rehabilitation experience is an asset. Applicants should have the following skill and ability: * Strong knowledge of discipline-specific standards, legislation, ethical practices, pediatric care, and evidence-informed approaches * Sound clinical judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex and/or evolving contexts * Ability to design and deliver engaging educational content, support effective mentorship, and identify appropriate learning needs * Demonstrated ability to accept, navigate, and adapt through change, positively influencing and leading others to do the same. * Confidence in navigating challenging situations, effectively problem-solving to make and influence decisions using sound judgment to draw valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action. * Ability to work collaboratively in a changing environment, demonstrating strong and effective communication, active-listening, and interpersonal skills while fostering positive professional relationships with all levels of the organization. * High degree of discretion through demonstrated ability to adhere to confidentiality standards and show superior emotional intelligence and professionalism. * Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities, meet strict deadlines and have excellent follow-up. * Adept technical proficiency with Microsoft Suite of applications * Knowledge of AlayaCare or other electronic charting software * Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with public liability/property damage coverage as travel may be required To Apply: We invite applications from those interested in this position to apply through the KidsAbility Career Centre. About KidsAbility: We are a not-for-profit, equal opportunity employer supporting over 17,000 children and youth to reach their social, physical, communication and behavioural goals each year. Providing early and exceptional family-centred services in the Waterloo and Guelph-Wellington regions, we believe that by living our values, our impact can be profound, and together, we can build brighter futures. We’re looking for the right people to join our team; supporting children, youth, and families. At KidsAbility, we offer: * Ongoing training and development opportunities, empowering you to enhance your skills * A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment dedicated to family-centred care * Organizational commitment to innovation and research; continually evolving our approaches so we may serve with purpose and value * Initiatives to support your well-being including social events, opportunities to give back to your community and access to Employee and Family Assistance Program * Comprehensive benefits and optional group RRSP program, short- and long-term disability income protection benefits, and generous vacation package and paid personal leave days KidsAbility strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should any applicant require accommodation please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are the core values of KidsAbility. We are a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients and the community. It is the policy of KidsAbility to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from visible minority groups, women, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information or any other ground protected by applicable law. Please note that all prospective KidsAbility employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full and ongoing COVID-19 vaccination, as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment. We will make accommodations as directed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

Responsibilities

The Professional Practice Lead provides clinical leadership and oversight to ensure discipline-specific standards and regulatory requirements are met within pediatric care. They are responsible for mentoring staff, leading quality improvement initiatives, and supporting complex interdisciplinary care planning.