Consultant Psychologist - Province wide!
Calian · Ottawa
Posted on September 14, 2026
Job description
Position Overview
Join our team in the Greater Toronto Area as a psychologist specializing in candidate selection assessments for policing agencies. We're looking for professionals with flexible schedules, and in this role, we manage the referral process and coordinate assessments based on your availability.
Enjoy the opportunity to immerse yourself in conducting structured stress interviews, with dedicated time for thorough report writing. Make a significant impact in the field of law enforcement while benefiting from a streamlined process that allows you to focus on your core expertise.
This fulfilling consultant psychologist role is ideal if you crave variety, harbor a keen interest in law enforcement. This position offers a dynamic and diverse work environment, catering to psychologists who thrive on multifaceted challenges. If you're seeking a role that aligns with your preferences for varied tasks and avoids the need for therapeutic alliances, this opportunity provides an ideal platform for your career growth and satisfaction.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for interviewing candidates who have previously completed written personality assessments, which are administered by Calian. After your one-on-one interview, you will complete a template with your findings. You will also have the support of our experienced Senior Consulting Psychologist.
In this role you will be asked to perform the second part of a two-part assessment. The first part will include formal testing, using MMPI-3 and 16PF, followed by the second part, a structured clinical interview.
You will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting the results of the testing and then conducting the follow up clinical interview and ultimately determining whether the candidate meets or does not meet the requirements.
You may also be required to provide feedback on individual assessment results to the candidates and defend psychological evaluations when required.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or Psy.D in Psychology is preferred, a Master's degree may be accepted depending on experience.
- Must be fully licensed for autonomous practice as a Registered Clinical Psychologist in Ontario and in good standing.
- Must have completed a minimum of 25 psychological assessments in the last 5 years for adults in high-risk occupations such as police, military, first responders, armed border agents, or correctional services officers.
- At least 2 years of experience performing psychodiagnostics assessments with adults in a clinical setting using DSM criteria.
- At least 3 years of experience using MMPI-2, MMPI-2-RF, or MMPI-3 in psychodiagnostic or psychological suitability assessments.
Additional Requirements
- Casual contract and flexible working schedule.
- Work can be completed virtually or in person, based on the psychologist's preference.
- Assessments can be done on weekdays, weekends and/or evenings.
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) security clearance (Reliability Status) is required. The recruiter will assist you in obtaining it.
Salary: $225-$275/hr
Vacancy: 2 available positions
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