Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN)

is hiring a Coordinator, Testing & Clinical Care Initiatives!

The successful candidate will works closely with internal and external interest holders to coordinate and provide administrative support for projects and initiatives that will improve testing and clinical care in Ontario, help us meet or exceed the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, and improve quality of life for people living with, and at risk for HIV.

To learn more visit: www.ohtn.on.ca/about/careers/

Deadline to apply: April 21, 2026

is hiring a Director, Sector Partnerships & Integrated Services!

The successful candidate will provide operational leadership for the organization's shared services and Centre of Excellence model across the HIV sector. They will develop and maintain trusted relationships with Ministry-funded organizations, oversee partner onboarding and account management, and coordinate service delivery across internal functional areas in collaboration with respective leaders.

To learn more, visit: www.ohtn.on.ca/about/careers/

Deadline to apply: April 16, 2026

Dear Community Members and Partners,

Thank you everyone who joined the OHTN Community Accountability Circle on February 26. It was a meaningful evening of reflection, dialogue, and connection grounded in community and shared learning.

We heard honest feedback about where the OHTN has fallen short – especially around equity, inclusion, and representation of the communities we serve – and where change is needed. At the same time, we recognize the strengths built around research, partnerships and dedicated collaborators and staff.

Key takeaways include:

- Accountability must be embedded across the entire organization
- Clear, equity-focused priorities and actions are needed
- “Safe” spaces matter more than just “comfortable” ones
- Lived experience must be meaningfully included in the decision-making process
- Communities must be clearly named and not overlooked

This work doesn’t stop here. Accountability is ongoing and your voices are shaping what comes next. Thank you for being a part of it.

With appreciation,

Alessandro Bisignano
Board Chair, OHTN

Nadine Sookermany
CEO, OHTN

Rapid Response 189 is now available.

Cancer in older adults living with HIV.

Learn more by visiting: www.ohtn.on.ca/rapid-response-cancer-in-older-adults-living-with-hiv/

is hiring a Lead, Events and Conferences!

The successful candidate will lead the planning and delivery of OHTN’s conferences and events, managing timelines, coordinating speaker and participant logistics, and supporting high-quality in-person and virtual experiences that advance OHTN’s education and knowledge exchange goals.

To learn more visit: www.ohtn.on.ca/about/careers/

Deadline to apply: March 23, 2026

Rapid Response 188 is now available.

HIV prevention interventions for men who have s*x with men.

Learn more by visiting: https://www.ohtn.on.ca/rapid-response-hiv-prevention-interventions-for-men-who-have-s*x-with-men/

This weekend we recognize International Women’s Day and Women, and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10, highlighting the need to advance women’s health and equity.

In Ontario, women account for 26.9% of new HIV diagnoses, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities: 71.5% among Black women, 6.1% among Indigenous women, and Trans women reporting diagnoses at 10 times the provincial rate.

These numbers show HIV risk among women is often overlooked. Increasing awareness, prevention, and access to care remain essential. prevention, and access to care remain essential. Resources like Women & HIV/AIDS Initiative (WHAI)’s HIV Prevention Medications Booklet help women make informed choices about their health.

Visit the resource here: https://bit.ly/3NnTmFx

is hiring a Senior Finance Officer!

This role represents a developmental leadership opportunity and a succession pathway into the Director, Finance position. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end finance and payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accountability. This hands-on role includes maintaining the general ledger, leading month-end close, preparing core financial reports, administering payroll, and ensuring timely processing of pay, remittances, and reconciliations.

To learn more, visit: https://www.ohtn.on.ca/about/careers/

Deadline to apply: March 12, 2026

As many of you are aware, February marks the 30th year of Black Liberation Month in Canada, a time to recognize the transformative contributions African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) Canadians have made in our communities. As I reflect on the past weekend, where our community acknowledged African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, I am reminded of the legacy, resilience and progress made in the HIV movement that has built the foundations of our communities, in particular q***r and trans liberties.

This month, we also celebrate Love Positive Women, founded in 2013 by Jessica Whitbread, a woman living with HIV in Toronto. What began as a social media project encouraging women living with HIV to engage in acts of self-love and appreciation became a global movement.

As we acknowledge the importance of both times of significance, it would be remiss not to discuss the current state of HIV cases among women and ACB communities. According to the most recent data, in 2023, women accounted for almost 25% of all first-time diagnoses in Ontario (with 178 females* testing positive), while Black communities accounted for 37.8% of all first time diagnoses and thereby accounting for the largest proportion in Ontario. * Note that data in Ontario is still collected according to s*x, not gender, hence the language used here.

The OHTN is empowered by the notion that our work is to prioritize the longevity and sustainability of Black health AND women’s health and reduce the impact of HIV on these communities. This work happens year-round.

Dismantling systemic oppression is ongoing, and our work today must always address systemic anti-Black racism, s*xism and intersecting oppressions.

Two resources I would like to highlight are WHAI’s A Seat at the Picnic: Examining How Social and Structural Determinants of Health Impact HIV Risk and Health Outcomes, a booklet intended to raise awareness about how social and structural determinants of health impact some populations more than others; and ACCHO’s After Dark Chat Show, a video series centering ACB voices and HIV, health and healing.

On February 7, we observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), a time to recognize the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black communities and to reaffirm our collective commitment to an effective and equitable response.

In 2023, Black people represented 37.8% of first-time HIV diagnoses, while comprising only 5.5% of the province’s population. These disparities are not coincidental—they are shaped by structural barriers such as stigma, racism within health systems, migration- and immigration-related stress, and unequal access to prevention, testing, and care.

In support of awareness and action, ACCHO has created a new infographic that highlights Ontario HIV trends affecting Black communities, explains why race-based data matters, outlines how HIV diagnosis data is collected, and identifies clear calls to action grounded in dignity and culturally responsive care.

is hiring a Project Lead, HIV Testing!

The successful candidate will support the delivery of OHTN’s provincial HIV testing projects and Initiatives by coordinating day-to-day planning, implementation, and reporting activities. Working with internal and external stakeholders, the role also manages workplans and deliverables, supports data collection and evaluation, and advances HIV testing pathways aligned with OHTN priorities.

To learn more visit: www.ohtn.on.ca/about/careers/

Deadline to apply: January 23, 2026