Psychologist (Bilingual)

Position Overview: J090263-A – Psychologist (Bilingual). Contract with Statistics Canada, 3‑year term with potential extension. Part‑time role available in addition to current responsibilities.

Location & Working Hours

• The Contractor must be located in the National Capital Region (NCR).
• All assessments must take place at the psychologist’s clinic.
• Core working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (exceptions may apply for evenings or Saturdays under special circumstances).

Security Clearance

Reliability clearance is required.

Assessment Scope

• Approximately 10 assessments per year.
• Assessments are conducted for employees as part of the agency’s language training initiative.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Psychologist (unrestricted licence in good standing with the provincial or territorial regulatory body).
• Graduate with a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Psychology. For degrees outside Canada, a recognized equivalency assessment is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 full‑time equivalent year of autonomous practice experience in the last 5 years providing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Obtain signed consent from both the employee and self for each assessment.
• Schedule appointments within 30 to 60 calendar days of service request, ensuring alignment with core hours.
• Conduct initial clinical interview, testing, and any additional required sessions.
• Deliver a comprehensive feedback meeting and report within the agreed timeframe.
• Maintain communication with the Project Authority regarding scheduling and reporting.

Deliverables

• Final assessment report that includes:
  • Diagnosis or confirmation of any learning disability.
  • Detailed profile of strengths, weaknesses, and functional impact on second‑language learning.
  • Observations on work methods, fatigue, mood, language skills, and any motor/perceptual factors.
  • Practical, actionable recommendations for language training accommodations, strategies, tools, or adaptations.