Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN)

06/17/2025

Join us for the 41st Annual Toronto AIDS Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, June 24, starting at 9 pm.

Together with our communities and allies, we’ll remember and honour those whom we’ve lost to HIV and AIDS and those living with the virus. Our theme this year is “Legacy is the Light, Action is the Path.”

This event is free and everyone is welcome. If you can’t join us in person at the AIDS Memorial in Barbara Hall Park (519 Church Street) you can do so virtually. RSVP through the link in bio to receive the link to tune in: https://the519.jotform.com/251564361266054

06/05/2025

The OHTN is inviting applications for new Board Directors!

The OHTN Board of Directors is a diverse and dynamic set of leaders with a shared vision to use our work to improve the health and lives of people living with HIV in the province. We’re seeking engaged and thoughtful leaders to join our Nonprofit Board of Directors, helping us to provide great governance and strategic guidance to an organization that plays a fundamental role for the HIV sector in Ontario.

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit a Letter of Interest to [email protected] before June 30, 2025.

04/25/2025

The Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) will be presenting at CAHR 2025. Swipe left to see who is presenting.

04/25/2025

is hiring a Coordinator, KnowHIV Campaign!

The coordinator will support work in developing and executing our KnowHIV Campaign. This is a part-time, one-year contract position. This role will provide backbone project management and coordination support to the campaign, beginning with a six-month strategic planning process (roughly April to October 2025). The Coordinator will be part of the Communications team, working closely with the Lead, Communications Projects to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.

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

Deadline to apply: May 9, 2025

04/14/2025

Rapid Response 186 is now available.

Transitioning to adult HIV care: Challenges and evidence-based practices

Learn more by visiting: https://www.ohtn.on.ca/rapid-response-transitioning-to-adult-hiv-care-challenges-and-evidence-based-practices/

04/07/2025

On Friday, March 21, the OHTN hosted a Think Tank which was structured around the continuum of care of 2SGBTQ+ methamphetamine use: prevention, harm reduction, and treatment. The evening prior, the OHTN hosted a vibrant social networking event, allowing attendees to connect, share their expertise, and
foster collaborations across sectors.

Each session encouraged attendees to explore ways to strengthen the continuum of care, and identify opportunities for research, programs, and advocacy. The day was structured around three key sessions focused on the continuum of care: prevention, harm reduction, and treatment. Each session featured expert speakers who offered valuable insights, followed by small group discussions that encouraged attendees to explore ways to strengthen the continuum of care, and identify opportunities for research, programs, and advocacy.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success, including our sponsors, Gilead and ViiV, as well as the staff at the Hilton DoubleTree and Encore Canada.

03/31/2025

Today is Trans Day of Visibility. OHTN's Asya Gündüz shares thoughts on gender-affirming STBBI care and some of the challenges faced by marginalized trans communities. Swipe left for a Q&A, based on a blog post she wrote for CATIE.

This is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces compared to cisgender people.
Resources below:
1. Trans Women and Gender Diverse People HIV/STBBIs Health Research Initiative (https://www.transwomenhivresearch.com/)
2. Gender-Affirming Care for Gender-Diverse People (https://www.hqontario.ca/Evidence-to-Improve-Care/Quality-Standards/View-all-Quality-Standards/Gender-Affirming-Care-for-Gender-Diverse-People)
3. Rainbow Action Hub - Egate Canada (https://egale.ca/rainbow-action-hub/ -misinformation)

03/28/2025

The OHTN is thrilled to announce that Nadine Sookermany is a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Canadian Women’s Foundation. This medal is awarded to those who have impacted lives and communities across the country through their work to address multiple intersecting barriers to gender equality, including colonialism, racism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia.

03/08/2025

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “Accelerate Action,” emphasizing the need for strategies and tools that drive women’s progress in education, employment and leadership. One important aspect of accelerating action is creating a welcoming space that builds inclusive communities and fosters connections. WHAI’s toolkit, Women, HIV & Stigma: A Toolkit for Creating Welcoming Spaces provides practical tips, tools and strategies to help community organizations build these spaces for women living with and affected by HIV. To download the resource, visit: https://whai.ca/resource/women-hiv-stigma-a-toolkit-for-creating-welcoming-spaces/

Thank you to WHAI for sharing this quote with us.

03/07/2025

is hiring a Director, People & Culture!

This full-time position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and annual planning for the People & Culture department. The Director will lead efforts to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment regulations and organizational policies. They will be accountable for all Human Resources functions and operations within the organization, providing HR guidance and advice to the Leadership Team and staff.

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

Deadline to apply: March 21, 2025

03/03/2025

is hiring an Data Engineer!

This full-time position will be responsible for developing and maintaining data warehouse and data storage solutions across OHTN. The candidate will also support multiple systems, supporting the design of data tables, ETL processes, data element modifications, and database development and management within multiple cloud-based platforms. To learn more visit: www.ohtn.on.ca/about/careers/

Deadline to apply: March 13, 2025

Work at the OHTN Current opportunities at the OHTN Data Engineer The Ontario HIV Treatment Network is a nonprofit organization that funds and conducts HIV research and provides education, capacity building, evaluation services, data collection and monitoring for HIV services in Ontario. Our employee...

03/03/2025

Update: This post has been slightly edited.

As we close out February, we want to share a statement on behalf of our CEO, Nadine Sookermany.