Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Student Placements
Become a Board Member
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Employment Opportunities
Chimo currently has the following employment opportunities available (see the job description for more details):
Full-Time & Part -Time Direct Care Workers (Live-In Treatment & Respite Program)
At Chimo Youth & Family Services, we are committed to ensuring that our workplace represents the communities we serve and strive to be inclusive and diverse. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Chimo is also committed to ensuring that our employment practices comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Teresa Rye, Director of Administration by email teresa@chimoyouth.ca, or by calling (705) 324-3300 ext. 227.
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Clinical Therapist Job Description
Clinical Therapists
(Full-time 1-year contract
2 positions available)
Student Placements
As an agency, Chimo believes strongly in supporting up-and-coming mental health professionals; therefore, we provide several opportunities for individuals to gain hands-on experience in the field of child and youth mental health.
Each year, we provide educational placements for students from various colleges and universities. Many of our staff started as placement students and gained employment upon graduation. If you are interested in a placement opportunity with Chimo, please complete the Student Placement Request Form. ***Please note that we only take students who are available to attend a placement minimally three full days a week.
Become a Board Member
Chimo is a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the mental health and well-being of children, youth, and families. We are seeking enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join our Board of Directors and help achieve our mission and vision, and to make a positive impact in the community.
Role of the Board
Board members provide governance oversight, fiduciary stewardship, and strategic leadership. Working collaboratively with fellow directors and senior leadership, Board members ensure the organization remains mission-aligned, accountable, and responsive to the evolving needs of children and youth.
Skills and Experience We Value
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from individuals who bring one or more of the following assets:
Governance or leadership experience – prior service on a board of directors, advisory committee, or senior leadership role, with knowledge of fiduciary responsibilities, policy development, and organizational oversight.
Critical thinking and strategic insight – the ability to analyze complex issues, ask thoughtful questions, and contribute to sound decision-making.
Lived experience – personal or family experience with child and youth mental health services, community systems, or related supports, offering meaningful perspective to governance discussions.
Additional experience in areas such as finance, law, human resources, fundraising, equity and inclusion, or community engagement is also valued.
Time Commitment
Board members are asked to commit to a minimum two-year term and to attend regular board meetings (approximately 9 per year). Meetings are approximately 1-1.5 hours in duration.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience, and those from equity-deserving communities.
How to Apply
Interested individuals are invited to request an application by emailing info@chimoyouth.ca with the subject heading ‘Board of Directors Application Request’.
