Provisional Psychologist

Position: Provisional Psychologist

Posting: February 6, 2026

Closing Date: Until suitable candidate is found

Reports to: Supervisor of the School and Family Services Program

Location: Red Deer, Alberta

Aspire Child Development Centre (Aspire) is seeking a Provisional Psychologist who is passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and values collaboration, flexibility, and growth. This role focuses primarily on consultation and assessment, with opportunities for direct intervention, serving children in schools and homes throughout Central Alberta.

You will work with children aged 2-18 years, supporting their communication development while partnering closely with families and school teams. This position offers variety, autonomy, and clinical support. If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and a schedule that respects your life outside of work, we would love to meet you.

• Support neurodivergent children through consultation, assessment, and intervention
• Build capacity with parents, teachers, and school staff
• Provide support to children to strengthen cognitive, behavioural, learning, social, and mental health skills within home, school, and community contexts
• Develop individual program plans and support implementation
• Provide practical, strength-based strategies to promote child development
• Complete standardized assessments, screening tools, and written reports
• Collaborate with families and educational teams to support identified goals
• Deliver direct therapy when appropriate

• Experience working with schools and families to support the development of children’s cognitive, behavioural, learning, social, and mental health skills
• Knowledge of best practices and current research, particularly related to autism spectrum disorder
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic workload
• Willingness to contribute to the growth of the team
• Excellent knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office 365 and database applications

• Registered as a provisional psychologist in Alberta, or actively working toward provisional registration
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Experience working with neurodivergent children (experience level flexible – mentorship available)

Job Type: Permanent part-time, with opportunity to grow into full-time
Schedule: Flexible Monday to Friday schedule – Christmas break and spring break off and reduced summer hours, with ongoing regular pay
Location: In person – Red Deer, Alberta
Aspire is located in Red Deer, Alberta and is nicely situated between Calgary and Edmonton. We are open from 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday, and our centre is closed between Christmas and New Years.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Aspire Child Development Centre is a charitable organization dedicated to providing hope and support to children with diverse needs and their families. With a mission to empower communities, Aspire offers a range of services including education, home visits, assessments, and interventions.

• Connected team approach
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Please forward your resume and cover letter noting position being applied for to our HR coordinator Jordan Mac Donald  or by mail or fax.

Aspire Child Development Centre
4826 47th Street
Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1R2

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