The Capacity Assessment Office will be offering training in the fall of 2026.
A ‘capacity assessor’ is a fee-for-service health practitioner who is designated to determine whether an individual is mentally capable or incapable of financial or personal care decision-making as described in the Substitute Decisions Act (SDA).
The Ministry of the Attorney General, Capacity Assessment Office is recruiting qualified health practitioners to train to become a designated capacity assessor under the SDA. If you are a member in good standing with one of the following Colleges you are eligible to apply.
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
- College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers & holding a certificate of and registration for social work
- College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- College of Nurses of Ontario and holding a general certificate of registration as a registered nurse or an ex-tended certificate of registration as a registered nurse
Prerequisites:
- Experience as a qualified health practitioner with a valid membership to one of the above colleges
- Valid G license and willing to travel (When applying please include regions willing to travel)
- Broad availability, e.g., days, evenings and/or weekends
- French and/or other languages are an asset and should be highlighted
Interested registrants can send their cover letter and CV/resume to CAO@ontario.ca.
CV/résumés will be screened for qualified candidates who will be invited for an interview in the summer of 2026.
Fall 2026 training will take place in Toronto for three days. Cost is to be determined. Training includes pre and post-course assignments, in-class training, take-home exam and coaching.
The deadline to apply is June 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm.