Specialist Support Advisor, Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Canada

Specialist Support Advisor (Bilingual – English/French), Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Canada

(Five-year term)

Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Canada is a multi-component support community for people affected by rare dementia and a centre for rare dementia education and research. RDS Canada’s vision is for all individuals living with, affected by, or at risk of a diagnosis of rare dementia have access to information, tailored support and guidance and connect with others affected by similar conditions. Led by Nipissing University (NU), RDS Canada is funded by The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation.

The RDS Specialist Support Advisor will report to the Director, RDS Canada with daily guidance provided by the RDS Canada Principal Lead. The Advisor will deliver high quality and empowering support, information and advice to individuals living with, at risk, or caring for/ supporting someone living with a rare dementia. The Specialist Support Advisor will work in collaboration with the RDS Canada team, educators and dementia researchers, contribute to educational programs (e.g. NU BSW, BScN programs) and ongoing research on dementia, and develop and maintain links with local, national and international clinical, research, not-for-profit and charitable organizations for people living with rare dementia.

The Advisor will be required to occasionally work in the evenings and Saturdays to attend support group related activities.

The ideal candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in social work, nursing or other health/ allied health related discipline along with one to three years of experience delivering pre- and post-diagnostic support for people living with dementia or other neurodegenerative diseases. Registration in good standing with the appropriate regulatory body associated with the individual’s professional discipline is mandatory. A criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening, is mandatory. Proficiency in both English and French (spoken and written) is required for one position.

There are two positions for a five (5) year term available. One position requires the applicant to be Bilingual (English/French). Please specify on the posting which position you are applying for. The hourly salary ranges from $34.23 (Step 1) to $43.29 (Step 9) commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive group benefits package and pension plan are included. Please submit your letter of application and resume as a single document via email to [email protected] by 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2025. Applicants should also include a statement confirming their eligibility to work in Canada.

This position is 100% externally funded by The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation. For more information on RDS Canada, please visit our website: Rare Dementia Support Canada | Nipissing University.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.23-$43.29 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person