BI Postings 

SFU PSYC students have the opportunity to gain work experience in the field of Behavior Intervention. The list below is regularly updated with job postings we receive from BI teams and families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and may be of particular interest to students pursuing coursework in developmental psychology. 

Families & Employers:

If you would like to submit a request for a position to be posted here, please reach out to us at psycepa@sfu.ca with the position details. 

Postings List

DATE POSTED

MARCH 24, 2026

Location: Surrey
Position: Behaviour Interventionist
Supervised by: Kirsten MacAdam, BCBA

We’re looking for a warm, reliable, and proactive Behaviour Interventionist to provide after-school support for a 12-year-old girl in Surrey.

This role involves 1 afternoon per week, with sessions approximately 2 hours in length.

The focus of support includes:

  • Helping organize and initiate homework and after-school tasks (executive functioning skills)

  • Building routines around planning, prioritizing, and task completion

  • Supporting emotional regulation and confidence

  • Community outings such as trips to the library or community centres 

The ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Is calm, encouraging, and strengths-focused

  • Feels comfortable supporting older kids/tweens

  • Communicates clearly with both youth and parents

If this sounds like a great fit, please send your resume and availability, and specify that you’re applying for the Surrey after-school posting, to:
đź“§ kirsten@yourbehaviourgal.com

DATE POSTED

MARCH 24, 2026

Location: New Westminster
Position: Behaviour Interventionist
Supervised by: Kirsten MacAdam, BCBA

We’re looking for a warm, thoughtful, and confident Behaviour Interventionist to provide after-school support for an 11-year-old boy in New Westminster.

This role involves 1–2 afternoons per week, with sessions approximately 2 hours in length.

The focus of support includes:

  • Following and strengthening after-school routines

  • Supporting emotional regulation

  • Building executive functioning skills (organization, planning, task initiation)

  • Encouraging a growth mindset and collaborative problem-solving

The ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Is calm, flexible, and relationship-focused

  • Can balance structure with collaboration and autonomy

  • Is comfortable supporting older kids/tweens

  • Communicates clearly and confidently with both youth and parents

Bonus: Familiarity with PDA profiles, declarative language, or connection-focused approaches.

If this sounds like you, please send your resume and availability and note that you’re applying for the New Westminster Support Role to:
đź“§ kirsten@yourbehaviourgal.com

DATE POSTED

MARCH 24, 2026

Location: Maple Ridge (community-based + home)
Position: Behaviour Interventionist / Support Worker
Supervised by: Kirsten MacAdam, BCBA

We’re looking for a male Behaviour Interventionist or support worker to work with a 13-year-old boy over the summer months, with potential opportunities for sessions leading up to the summer as well.

This role home/community-based, with sessions starting at home and geared towards building comfort and interest for getting out and about: things like hiking, walking, swimming, and exploring a range of recreational activities. Over the summer, we’re ideally looking for 8–12 hours per week.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Enjoys being active and spending time in the community

  • Is calm, flexible, and relationship-focused

  • Is comfortable supporting autonomy and collaboration with teens

  • Is familiar with declarative language

  • Has familiarity with PDA profiles (a big plus!)

  • Can build rapport easily and adapt plans in the moment

This is a great fit for someone with experience in youth work, education, counselling, recreation, or related support roles who values connection-based support.

If this sounds like you, please send your resume and availability and note that you’re applying for the Maple Ridge Summer Support Role to:
đź“§ kirsten@yourbehaviourgal.com

DATE POSTED

MARCH 2, 2026

Location: River District (Vancouver)

Position: Behaviour Interventionist

Supervised by: Kirsten MacAdam, BCBA

We’re looking for a warm, confident, and proactive Behaviour Interventionist to join our team in providing after-school support for 5-year-old twins in the River District.

This role begins at 3:00 PM and runs until approximately 5:30 PM, 1–2 afternoons per week. Sessions will take place in the community and/or nearby outdoor spaces, and the BI will be responsible for planning and leading engaging activities, with the possibility of additional respite-style support at the family home.

The focus of support includes:

  • Facilitating positive social interaction and cooperative play

  • Supporting emotional regulation and flexible thinking

  • Expanding communication skills through strong language modelling

  • Creating fun, engaging, developmentally appropriate activities

The ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Is a true self-starter and comfortable planning sessions with support from the BCBA

  • Enjoys being active and creative in community settings

  • Can balance supporting two children while promoting independence

  • Is calm, adaptable, and relationship-focused

If this sounds like a great fit, please send your resume and availability and specify that you’re applying for the River District posting to kirsten@yourbehaviourgal.com

Looking forward to hearing from you!

DATE POSTED

MARCH 2, 2026

Location: Vancouver (Community Program Setting)
Position: Behaviour Interventionist
Supervised by: Kirsten MacAdam, BCBA

We’re looking for a warm, confident, and adaptable Behaviour Interventionist to provide after-school support for a 5-year-old girl within a community program setting.

This role involves 1–2 days per week, from 3:00 PM to approximately 5:30 PM.

The focus of support includes:

  • Facilitating positive social interactions with peers

  • Supporting emotional regulation in a group setting

  • Encouraging flexible thinking and collaborative play

  • Using strong language modelling and naturalistic strategies

The ideal candidate is someone who:

  • Feels comfortable navigating busy, dynamic group environments

  • Can balance stepping in and stepping back to promote independence

  • Is calm, flexible, and relationship-focused

  • Can build rapport quickly

If this sounds like a great fit, please send your resume and availability and specify that you’re applying for the Vancouver after-school community posting to kirsten@yourbehaviourgal.com

Looking forward to hearing from you!