ACT is in the final stages of implementing a new database.  Please note there will be a delay in the processing of RASP applications between January 19 and 30^th.  For those professionals who recently submitted applications to the RASP, please visit this link for further details.

ACT is seeking a current undergraduate or graduate student for a 3-6 month project. This project requires analysing resources for ACT’s Autism Information Database (AID) and writing records for it. The successful candidate must have excellent written communication skills, a basic understanding of autism and an interest in knowledge- translation focused on the needs of families and adults with ASD are assets.

This is a paid position funded through NeuroDevNet – the successful applicant must be registered at a Canadian university, ideally in a program related to autism or knowledge translation. They must be available at least 20 hour a week in the ACT office. To search the AID go to www.actcommunity.ca/aid-search/

To apply, please send a cover letter and C.V. to [email protected] with the word “Practicum Position” in the subject line by 10 am, November 20. Start date is negotiable.

ACT – Autism Community Training has an opening for a full time Information Officer. Responsibilities include:

• responding to autism-related inquiries from families and community members, province-wide;
• researching and evaluating evidence-based information resources from across the world;
• sourcing community resources from across B.C. relevant to families supporting individuals with special needs.

Requirements:

• Must be knowledgeable about autism and passionate about communicating knowledge.
• Compassionate with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A related undergraduate degree (e.g., psychology) is preferred.
• Competency in computer applications including databases and Microsoft Excel is preferred.

A full job description is available upon request. ACT offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Apply by email with resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Information Officer” in subject line.

Applications will be accepted until August 11^th; ACT is seeking to fill this position by the end of August.