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SFU PSYC students have the opportunity to gain work experience in the field of Behavior Intervention. The list below is regularly updated with job postings we receive from BI teams and families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and may be of particular interest to students pursuing coursework in developmental psychology.
Families & Employers:
If you would like to submit a request for a position to be posted here, please reach out to us at psycepa@sfu.ca with the position details.
Postings List
DATE POSTED
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Position: Behavioural Interventionist
Program goals include increasing language & communication, flexibility, emotion regulation, play skills, self-help, and school-readiness/academics.
Location: Surrey (Newton) - you will be providing support at the student’s school and/or public library.
Hours: Sessions will be 1-1.5 hours in length and held on Wednesday afternoons and/or weekends.
Experience: No experience is necessary however prior experience, especially with tutoring/EA support, is definitely helpful. All training will be provided.
Compensation: Starts at $21-$25/hour depending on education and experience.
Note: All applicants must be able to attend a monthly team meeting, provide a one year commitment, and a clean criminal record check.
How to apply: If you are interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Rebecca Dinning at rebeccaadinning@gmail.com. In the application, please also be sure to indicate which team you are applying for.
Programs are supervised by Rebecca Dinning (BCBA) and Colby Anderson (BCBA, RCC).
DATE POSTED
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Position: Behavioural Interventionist
A therapy team is looking for a Behaviour Interventionist to provide support to an easy-going, chatty fourth grade boy once per week after school.
Hours: Shifts would be two hours, sometime between 3:30-6pm
Location: Killarney neighbourhood of Vancouver. Starting rates would be between $22-$27 an hour depending on experience.
How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to LeeSurlinna@hotmail.com
DATE POSTED
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Position: Behavioural Interventionist
Location: Port Coquitlam (Downtown area near Gates Park and Port Coquitlam Rec Centre)
Pay: $25-$35 depending on experience
We are looking Looking for a BI worker for our autistic son who is four and a half years old. He is speech delayed and enjoys music, tracing, the alphabet and the outdoors!
The position would be for sessions in our home to work his program - there would be training initially until you are comfortable and familiar with it. Sessions look like playing with Morrissey and engaging him with activities as directed. The position requires note taking and quick thinking. We are hoping for someone who is available at least twice weekly for hour long sessions, we will pay an additional half hour for travel time if needed.
Hours: We have a flexible schedule and are willing to change dates as needed. Currently, our open windows are:
- Mon-Tues: 10:00am to 1:15pm, 4:30pm-8:30pm
- Thu: 10:00am to 5:30pm
- Fri: 10:00am to 8:30pm
- Sat-Sun: Anytime, all day is free
Email: Krz.and.amy@gmail.com (Please send your resume and we will organize a phone interview)
DATE POSTED
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Position: Behavioural Interventionist
We are looking for an experienced BI to work one-on-one with our 3-year-old child with autism.
Schedule: 3 days per week, 3 hours per day, daytime hours (flexible)
Role: Take our child to a local playgroup and bring him back, support social skills and play skills, encourage positive interactions through play, use a playful, firm but kind approach
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Experienced working with young children with autism
• Playful, patient, and dependable
• Comfortable supporting children in community settings
• A BI, ECEA, EA, or similar background is preferred
Pay: $27–$30/hour (based on experience)
Driver’s license and First Aid/CPR are needed
How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Zaheer Abbas, c/o Laura Thomas at laurat@the-centre.org.
DATE POSTED
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Position: Behavioural Interventionist
I’m looking for a couple of friendly, outgoing, and playful individuals to work with a young autistic student in Port Coquitlam. Program goals include increasing language & communication skills, flexibility, emotional regulation, fine motor, play skills, and school-readiness.
Location: Port Coquitlam - you will be providing support at the student’s home.
Hours: Sessions will be 1-1.5 hours in length and held in the mornings during the week (M-F). Family also has flexibility on weekends, for the right candidate.
Experience: No experience is necessary however prior experience, especially with young kids, is definitely helpful. All training will be provided.
Compensation: Starts at $21-$25/hour depending on education and experience.
Note: All applicants must be able to attend a monthly team meeting, provide a one year commitment, and a clean criminal record check.
How to apply: If you are interested, please email your resume and cover letter to Rebecca Dinning at rebeccaadinning@gmail.com.
Program is supervised by Rebecca Dinning (BCBA) and Colby Anderson (BCBA, RCC)
DATE POSTED
JANUARY 21, 2026
Position: Behavioural Interventionist
Locations: Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam & Abbotsford
Hours: Mon-Friday 9-11am and 3-5pm or flexible weekend shifts available. You do not need to be available for all shifts but a minimum of 2 per week is required.
Description: Home and daycare support available for children aged 3-12. A bonus if applicants must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle to transport the child in the community. Wage is based on experience but starting at $20-25 per hour
How to apply: Send resume and availability to Laura MacDonald, BCBA at laura.macdonald.ellis@gmail.com attention: BI Position