Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN)

Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) The Ontario HIV Treatment Network promotes excellence and innovation in HIV treatment, research, educ

Check out Casey House Toronto's new short film, "Big F*cking Deal,” directed by Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Hubert...
02/18/2026

Check out Casey House Toronto's new short film, "Big F*cking Deal,” directed by Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Hubert Davis, which explores why people still face challenges and can even die from HIV.

As many of you are aware, February marks the 30th year of Black Liberation Month in Canada, a time to recognize the tran...
02/13/2026

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 impac...
02/07/2026

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 test...
01/14/2026

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

is hiring a Lead II, HIV Clinical Care Initiatives!The successful candidate will work closely with internal and extern...
01/14/2026

is hiring a Lead II, HIV Clinical Care Initiatives!

The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external interest holders to develop, implement and evaluate projects, initiatives and interventions that will improve testing and clinical care, helping us meet or exceed the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, and improve quality of life for people living with HIV.

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

Deadline to apply: January 23, 2026

12/03/2025

"We created an online testing platform called GetaKit, for anyone who's interested in [HIV] testing. It's effectively Skip the Dishes, but for STI testing, to skip the clinic. So, instead of going to a clinic to get the requisition...to take to a lab and have your blood drawn, you can go on the portal [at getakit.ca]...we send the requisitions directly to the lab and you just show up...they do it and come back to us and we will ensure your link to PrEP if you want it."
This week, on World AIDS Day, Patrick O’Byrne, a nurse practitioner with Ottawa Public Health and a professor at the University of Ottawa spoke with Ottawa Morning about advances in HIV detection and treatment including GetaKit, a free online tool people can use to discreetly obtain a requisition and learn their HIV status without having to visit their primary care provider first.
Listen to the full interview here:
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-100-ottawa-morning/clip/16184862-aids-prevention-needs-pivot-target-women-people-colour

is hiring a Director, IT and Data Systems!The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day management of the OHTN’s IT...
12/03/2025

is hiring a Director, IT and Data Systems!

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day management of the OHTN’s IT and data infrastructure, and manage vendor relationships to ensure effective operating procedures that comply with all relevant privacy legislation. The Director will also act as the privacy officer for the organization.

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

Deadline to apply: December 16, 2025

is hiring a Director, Communications (Acting) The successful candidate will be someone who is curious and passionate a...
12/03/2025

is hiring a Director, Communications (Acting)

The successful candidate will be someone who is curious and passionate about helping people understand complex scientific information. The Director will play a key role in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating OHTN's strategic communications, education, capacity-building, and KTE activities.

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

Deadline to apply: December 16, 2025

Today marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week. This week aims to raise awareness and visibility about trans people...
11/13/2025

Today marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week. This week aims to raise awareness and visibility about trans people, their experiences, and the challenges they face. Swipe left to learn more about HIV testing for trans people, access/data gaps, partnerships, and province wide events for Transgender Day of Remembrance.

is hiring a Senior Director, Science (Data & KTE)!The successful candidate will be responsible for executing the resea...
11/12/2025

is hiring a Senior Director, Science (Data & KTE)!

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing the research agenda for the organization, with a focus on HIV epidemiological science, data management and dissemination. This role supports initiatives within the organization to develop novel findings, manage key data assets, and disseminate findings in both lay publications and peer-reviewed manuscripts.

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

Deadline to apply: November 27, 2025

is hiring a Secretary to the Board of DirectorsThe successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational an...
10/23/2025

is hiring a Secretary to the Board of Directors

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills. The Board Secretary prepares agendas and minutes, helps organize meetings, and maintains corporate records, enabling the Board and its committees to make informed decisions.

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

Deadline to apply: November 4, 2025

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Our Vision

HIV affects individuals and their communities. Our vision is communities thriving now and beyond HIV.

In Ontario, HIV/AIDS has had a particularly devastating effect on gay men as well as men and women who inject drugs and those who are members of Ontario’s African Caribbean and Black communities and Indigenous communities. Through our work, we strive to support these communities’ efforts to live and thrive with HIV, and to see beyond HIV so they can prosper in all aspects of their lives.

People living with HIV are an essential part of our network. They drive our capacity to imagine thriving beyond HIV. Their knowledge and experience provide a more accurate picture of the challenges and helps us find more effective and feasible solutions. People living with HIV are part of our leadership; it is their right to participate in decision-making that affects their lives and health. Learn more about our commitment to the greater involvement of people living with HIV.

The OHTN operates on the traditional lands of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, the Petun, and the Mississauga’s of the New Credit First Nation, and we acknowledge the Métis and Inuit relatives as well. This meeting place has been the home to many Indigenous people for thousands of years and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.