Registered Psychologist

Position :

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 Registered 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 youre looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and a schedule that respects your life outside of work, we would love to meet you.

Your Role at Aspire

• 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

Knowledge, skills and abilities :

Experience working with schools and families to support the development of childrens 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

Qualifications

Registered psychologist in Alberta, or eligible for registration

Valid drivers 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 : From $52.60 per hour (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.

We offer :

Competitive salary

Professional development

Connected team approach

Comprehensive GroupSource benefits package

Benefits :

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

How to apply :

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

Aspire Child Development Centre

4826 47th Street

Red Deer, Alberta T4N 1R2

Telephone : 403-340-2606

Fax : 403-340-2615

www.aspirechild.ca