Program Coordinator

Unit Summary

The McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program is an ambulatory service for children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These services have strong links to McMaster University’s Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, McMaster Autism Research Team (MacART) and the Offord Centre for Child Studies. The McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program is the lead agency for the MCCSS West Region ASD Diagnostic Hub.

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the ASD Diagnostic Hub for the West Region. The Program Coordinator will support families accessing diagnostic services and link to appropriate service providers as mandated by MCCSS. Reporting to and in conjunction with the McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program Clinical Manager and Clinical Leader, the Program Coordinator will support MCCSS reporting requirements, work collaboratively with service providers to establish partnerships, support the intake and screening / triaging of referrals, and build capacity for ASD diagnostic services across the West Region.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday (evenings and Saturdays may be included)

This position is temporary until August 2026

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's level Degree or Diploma; Master’s level Degree considered an asset

2. Current certificate of registration as a Regulated Health Professional in Ontario considered an asset

3. Minimum 1-2 years recent, relevant clinical experience in pediatric ambulatory setting

4. Well-developed knowledge of the pediatric services, and other disciplines along the continuum of care (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, early childhood development, developmental disabilities, early intervention, and clinical issues)

5. Knowledge, skills and abilities required to support families in accessing services and navigating systems including relevant community services and children's treatment facilities

6. Experience in a leadership position with demonstrated ability to role model and promote collaboration between and amongst interdisciplinary care providers

7. Excellent interpersonal skills

8. Demonstrated teamwork skills and the ability to initiate and work independently

9. Excellent written and oral communication skills

10. Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills

11. Proficiency in use of computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel)

12. Willingness to participate in criminal reference check

13. Fluency in French will be considered an asset

14. Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.