Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA)
📍 Edmonton & Surrounding Areas
⏰ 4-20 Hours per Week | Starting at $21.87/hour
Looking for Meaningful Experience While You Study?
Want a job that aligns with your future career goals while making a real difference in the lives of children and families?
Centre for Autism Services Alberta is hiring Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work one-on-one with Autistic children and youth in Edmonton and surrounding communities. This is an incredible opportunity for university and college students pursuing careers in:
- Education & Special Education
- Psychology
- Behaviour Analysis
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Rehabilitation Studies
- Disability Studies
- Early Childhood Development
Whether you’re building experience for graduate school, strengthening your résumé, or exploring a future helping profession, this role provides valuable hands-on learning in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work directly with Autistic children and youth to support their growth and development through individualized service plans.
You’ll:
- Implement strategies and activities designed by a multidisciplinary team.
- Support children in developing communication, social, behavioural, cognitive, motor, and daily living skills.
- Build positive, meaningful relationships with children and families.
- Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs), and other professionals.
- Track progress and communicate observations with the team.
- Help create engaging, supportive, and neuroaffirming learning environments.
No two days are the same, and every shift is an opportunity to make a difference.
Why Students Love This Role
✅ Direct experience working with children and families
✅ Excellent preparation for graduate and professional programs
✅ Opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experienced clinicians
✅ Comprehensive neuroaffirming training provided
✅ Flexible scheduling that works around classes and exams
✅ Meaningful, rewarding work that makes an impact
✅ Build transferable skills in communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving
Flexible Hours
We understand student schedules can be busy.
- Work between 4 and 20 hours per week
- Individual sessions are typically 2 hours long
- Opportunities for back-to-back sessions
- Most sessions occur:
- After school/Evenings/Weekends
This flexibility makes the role ideal for university and college students.
What We’re Looking For:
Required Qualifications
- Currently completing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Psychology, Education or Special Education, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Disability Studies, Rehabilitation, or Early Childhood Development
- Minimum 6 months of experience working or volunteering with children or youth
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for supporting Autistic children, youth, and their families
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Ability to adapt to the unique needs of each child and family
- Access to reliable transportation
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Experience working with Autistic and/or neurodivergent individuals is considered a strong asset
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidates must provide:
- Clear Police Information Check
- Clear Intervention Record Check
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certification
Ready to Gain Experience That Matters?
If you’re looking for a flexible position that complements your studies while helping you build a meaningful career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a difference in the lives of Autistic children, youth, and families while developing skills that will set you apart in your future profession. 🌟
E-mail: sburgess@centreforautismab.ca
We appreciate all applications, but we are only able to respond to candidates selected for the next stage of the hiring process.
