Join Our Five Counties Family

Building Abilities for Life — that’s our vision and what our team of caring professionals strives to do every day! Five Counties Children’s Centre supports kids and youth (from infancy to their late teens) with physical, communication and developmental needs. We are making a difference for kids and families, so come join our Five Counties family today!

Current Employment Opportunities:

Interested applicants should e-mail their resume and cover letter quoting the file number in the subject line to hr@fivecounties.on.ca by the closing date. (Accessible/alternate formats for these respective job postings are available upon request at hr@fivecounties.on.ca)

• Central Intake Coordinator (CIC-01-25)
  • Part-Time (21 hrs/week), 1-Year Contract (Aug. 2025-Aug. 2026)
  • Based in Peterborough
  • Apply by May 26, 2025
• Occupational Therapist (OT-01-25)
  • Full-Time; 1-Year Contract (Sept. 2025-Sept. 2026
  • Based in Cobourg
  • Apply by May 30, 2025
• Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-01-25)
  • Permanent, Full-Time
  • Based in Lindsay or Minden
  • Apply by May 30, 2025

We are striving for inclusiveness and belonging in all we do. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to achieve our vision. That is why we actively encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, abilities and experiences, especially those from equity-deserving groups.

We thank all applicants in advance, but note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are contacted for an interview and require accessibility accommodations, appropriate arrangements will be made to assist you through the process.

What We Offer

Five Counties has a lot to offer new employees, including:

• Training and mentoring opportunities both individually and within interdisciplinary teams. New grads welcome!
• Competitive salaries
• 90% employer-paid benefits
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Excellent paid time-off policies
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to connect to community and with supportive colleagues to make a positive contribution.

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A Great Place to Live, Work and Play

Our team of compassionate and committed clinicians provide treatment in schools, in the community and at our locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Campbellford and Minden/Haliburton. Our non-clinical team members provide support so that we can deliver life-changing treatment to our clients. Learn more about the amazing communities we live in and serve:

• Peterborough – Live and Work Here
• Kawartha Lakes – Living Here
• Northumberland County – Living Here
• Haliburton County – Living Here

What Our Staff Say About Working at Five Counties:

• “My journey at Five Counties started as a student. I was welcomed by very approachable and friendly staff, who continuously support me in this new role so I could seamlessly transition from student to clinician. I feel very lucky to be a part of many families’ communication journeys, as well as part of the Five Counties family.”
  • Hannah, Speech Language Pathologist
• “What I love about my job is that I’m never doing the same thing. There is always variety and a lot of creative problem-solving. Plus I love working with our kids.”
  • Keri, Occupational Therapist
• “I love helping people. I love working collaboratively with my peers and our community partners.”
  • Jennifer, Physiotherapist
• “The people are the best part of my job. The families and clients who inspire me, and the dedicated staff that support them. I also love the freedom that my departments give me to be creative.”
  • Katie, Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant

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