Clinical Psychologist - Psychologue clinicien(ne) - full time/temps plein
Calian · Ottawa
Posted on September 14, 2026
- Salary
- $180,000 to $210,000 per year
- Working language
- Bilingual (French and English)Bilingualism in English and French (written and spoken) is a very strong asset.
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Job description
English
Position Overview
Join Calian in Shaping the Future of Psychological Services!
At Calian, we take pride in being one of Canada's largest providers of pre-employment psychological services for federal, provincial, and municipal law enforcement agencies and departments. Trusted by clients nationwide, we conduct assessments ranging from selection services to suitability to carry a firearm and return to work. Our comprehensive psychological services extend across both public and private sectors, ensuring that our clients' teams are equipped with the right individuals for high-risk scenarios.
As part of our strategic growth initiative, Calian is thrilled to announce the expansion of our operations in the Ottawa and GTA areas. This expansion presents an exciting opportunity for us to further our mission of delivering comprehensive psychological services to a diverse range of clients across Canada. We are actively seeking a dedicated Staff Psychologist to join our team and play a pivotal role in continuing to shape our presence in this region.
Your Impact in Law Enforcement Settings
We are looking for a psychologist with a genuine interest in the complexities of human behavior within law enforcement settings. If you're drawn to the challenges of assessing candidates for high-stakes roles and are eager to contribute to public safety, this opportunity is for you. Our ideal candidate values collaboration, possesses a strong understanding of psychological principles, and is committed to ensuring the well-being and readiness of individuals entering and working in law enforcement and related fields.
Benefits Package, Work-Life Balance & Growth Opportunities
This role is full-time, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week. We value flexibility and understand that candidates may have diverse needs, so we offer opportunities to work on weekdays, weekends, and evenings to accommodate various schedules. While some aspects of this role require conducting in-person interviews in an office setting, our working environment is hybrid, allowing for flexibility and the opportunity to work remotely.
We offer a competitive base salary, paid vacation days, and a comprehensive benefits package including group medical and dental coverage. Additionally, we provide access to a professional development fund, empowering you to attend conferences, workshops, and training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field of psychology.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments tailored for law enforcement and policing roles, to determine psychological suitability for employment in high-risk occupations.
- Utilize a variety of assessment tools including the MMPI-3, 16PF, and other psychometric measures to evaluate personality traits, psychopathology, and psychological readiness.
- Review pre-interview questionnaires and administer structured stress interviews and clinical interviews to further assess psychological readiness and suitability for careers involving law enforcement.
- Collaborate with the Senior Clinical Psychologist to lead consultations on challenging cases, providing guidance on additional testing and interviews required for making final determinations on psychological suitability.
- Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports outlining psychological suitability for prospective employers, ensuring clarity and adherence to professional standards.
- Provide feedback to candidates on individual assessment results as requested, offering insight and guidance based on psychological evaluations.
- Conduct psychological assessments following the removal of duty firearms, addressing concerns such as substance abuse, recovery, and sobriety management.
- Perform psychological assessments for re-arming, utilizing tools such as the MAST, DAST, and DSM-V, and conducting clinical interviews to ensure readiness to resume full duties.
- Assess psychological readiness for resuming or continuing full duties following involvement in critical incidents, providing support and guidance as needed.
- Conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews of assessment reports, ensuring adherence to accuracy and established standards specific to law enforcement and policing requirements.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of assessment programs for law enforcement and policing roles, including the design and refinement of assessment protocols based on research and industry best practices in this field.
Qualifications
- Doctoral-level degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology is preferred.
- Candidates with a Master's Degree in Psychology will be considered, provided they have relevant experience and expertise in conducting psychological assessments, particularly in law enforcement or related fields.
- Fully licensed for autonomous practice with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
- A minimum of 2 years of recent experience working for public entities (federal, provincial, or municipal)
- Must have completed 50 assessments for psychological readiness of candidates for high-risk employment requiring the issuance of duty defensive equipment in the last 10 years.
- At least 2 years of experience within the last 5 years conducting psychological assessments with adult clients in high-risk occupational settings, including demonstrated use of the MMPI-2, MMPI-2-RF or MMPI-3.
- Bilingualism in English and French (written and spoken) is a very strong asset.
Additional Requirements
Must obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.
Compensation
Salary: $180,000 to $210,000 per year
Vacancy: 2 available positions
Français
Description du poste
Rejoignez Calian pour façonner l'avenir des services psychologiques!
Chez Calian, nous sommes fiers d'être l'un des plus grands fournisseurs de services psychologiques préalables à l'emploi au Canada pour les organismes d'application de la loi fédéraux, provinciaux et municipaux. Faisant confiance à des clients de tout le pays, nous réalisons des évaluations allant des services de sélection à la capacité de porter une arme à feu et de retour au travail. Nos services psychologiques complets s'étendent à la fois dans le secteur public et privé, garantissant que les équipes de nos clients sont composées des bonnes personnes pour des scénarios à haut risque.
Dans le cadre de notre initiative de croissance stratégique, Calian est ravi d'annoncer l'expansion de nos opérations dans les régions d'Ottawa et Toronto. Cette expansion offre une opportunité passionnante pour nous de poursuivre notre mission de fournir des services psychologiques complets à une gamme diversifiée de clients à travers le Canada. Nous recherchons activement un psychologue du personnel dévoué pour rejoindre notre équipe et jouer un rôle crucial dans la poursuite du façonnement de notre présence dans cette région.
Votre impact dans les environnements de l'application de la loi
Nous recherchons un psychologue avec un véritable intérêt pour les complexités du comportement humain dans les environnements d'application de la loi. Si vous êtes attiré par les défis liés à l'évaluation des candidats pour des rôles à enjeux élevés et que vous souhaitez contribuer à la sécurité publique, cette opportunité est pour vous. Notre candidat idéal valorise la collaboration, possède une solide compréhension des principes psychologiques et s'engage à assurer le bien-être et la préparation des personnes entrant et travaillant dans le domaine de l'application de la loi et des domaines connexes.
Forfait avantages, équilibre vie professionnelle et opportunités de croissance
Ce rôle est à temps plein, nécessitant un engagement de 40 heures par semaine. Nous apprécions la flexibilité et comprenons que les candidats peuvent avoir des besoins divers, nous offrons donc des opportunités de travail en semaine, le week-end et en…
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