Consultant Psychologist
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
$225-$300/hr · Temporary
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Original job description
Join a team that makes a meaningful impact on public safety across Canada!
Position Overview
Calian is proud to partner with federal agencies to deliver expert psychological assessments that help select and support professionals in high-risk roles. We’re currently looking for a Clinical Psychologist in the Sault Ste. Marie area to become part of our growing national network.
When agencies like the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) need to ensure their officers are psychologically prepared for the demands of law enforcement, they turn to Calian’s trusted team of psychologists. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and resilience of those who protect our communities.
In This Role, You Will
$225-$300/hr
Vacancy
We have 1 available position.
Position Overview
Calian is proud to partner with federal agencies to deliver expert psychological assessments that help select and support professionals in high-risk roles. We’re currently looking for a Clinical Psychologist in the Sault Ste. Marie area to become part of our growing national network.
When agencies like the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) need to ensure their officers are psychologically prepared for the demands of law enforcement, they turn to Calian’s trusted team of psychologists. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and resilience of those who protect our communities.
In This Role, You Will
- Shape the future of public safety by conducting pre-employment psychological assessments for CBSA candidates, ensuring they’re ready for the emotional and cognitive demands of frontline service.
- Support recovery and resilience through fitness-for-duty evaluations following the removal of defensive equipment, including assessments related to substance use and recovery.
- Help officers return to duty with confidence after critical incidents, firearm discharge, or trauma, ensuring they’re psychologically prepared to resume operational responsibilities.
- Apply your clinical expertise using psychometric tools like the MMPI-3, 16PF, MCMI-IV, and MAST/DAST, alongside structured interviews to deliver clear, evidence-based recommendations.
- Play a vital role in national readiness by contributing your judgment and insights to help federal agencies maintain a psychologically fit workforce.
- Flexible, purpose-driven work: Choose your schedule - weekdays, evenings, or weekends - based on your availability and client needs.
- Collaborative, mission-focused environment: Be part of a team that values excellence, integrity, and the well-being of those who serve.
- Professional support: Receive ongoing guidance from our Senior Consulting Psychologist and Chief Psychologist.
- Impact at scale: Your assessments help shape the psychological readiness of Canada’s frontline professionals.
- Make a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect.
- Conduct psychological suitability assessments for CBSA candidates and armed personnel to determine readiness for duty.
- Review and interpret psychometric test results administered by Calian’s team, integrating findings into comprehensive evaluations.
- Perform structured stress interviews as part of a two-stage assessment process.
- Evaluate fitness for duty following mental health concerns, substance use, or exposure to trauma.
- Assess readiness to return to operational roles after critical incidents.
- Provide clear, professional recommendations regarding psychological suitability for armed law enforcement roles.
- Complete standardized reports and offer feedback to candidates when appropriate.
- Collaborate with Calian’s senior psychological leadership team as needed.
- Registered psychologist licensed for autonomous practice and in good standing in the province of practice.
- Doctorate-level applicants: Minimum 5 years of experience with formal training in personality assessment or occupational health psychology.
- Master’s-level applicants: Minimum 10 years of experience with formal training in personality assessment or occupational health psychology.
- Minimum of 25 psychological assessments conducted for law enforcement or military personnel.
- Ability to provide a de-identified sample report demonstrating relevant clinical competencies.
- Proficiency in psychological personality assessment using validated tools (e.g., MMPI-3, 16PF, MCMI-IV) and structured interviews.
- Must be eligible for and able to obtain a Reliability-level security clearance in accordance with federal government standards.
- Must be able to interview candidate in-person locally.
$225-$300/hr
Vacancy
We have 1 available position.
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Responsibilities
Conduct psychological suitability and fitness-for-duty assessments for CBSA candidates and armed personnel, including evaluations related to trauma, substance use, and return to operational duties. Interpret psychometric results, conduct structured interviews, and provide standardized reports and clear recommendations on readiness for armed law enforcement roles.
Requirements
Applicants must be registered psychologists licensed for autonomous practice and in good standing in the province where they practice, with at least 25 assessments conducted for law enforcement or military personnel. Doctoral applicants need at least five years of relevant experience, while master's-level applicants need at least ten years; both require formal training in personality assessment or occupational health psychology and proficiency with validated assessment tools and structured interviews.
Skills
- Psychological Assessment
- Personality Assessment
- Psychometric Testing
- Structured Interviews
- Stress Interviews
- Fitness-for-Duty Evaluation
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Law Enforcement Assessment
- Military Personnel Assessment
- Trauma Assessment
- Substance Use Assessment
- Return-to-Duty Evaluation
- Report Writing
- Evidence-Based Recommendations
- MMPI-3
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
- Consulting
Keywords
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychological Suitability Assessment
- Fitness-for-Duty Evaluation
- Personality Assessment
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Psychometric Testing
- MMPI-3
- 16PF
- MCMI-IV
- MAST
- DAST
- Structured Interviews
- Stress Interviews
- Law Enforcement
- Military Personnel
- Canada Border Services Agency
- Substance Use
- Trauma
- Critical Incident Assessment
- Return-to-Duty Assessment
- Psychological Readiness
- Standardized Reporting
- Security Clearance
- Reliability-Level Security Clearance
- Evidence-Based Recommendations