in 2018, baril accepted the position of assistant professor at the university of ottawa's school of social work. he was hired to conduct research on intersectionality and diversity, including sexual, gender (trans), bodily (disability), and linguistic diversity. this appointment was a historic moment for trans people and trans studies in canada. baril was the first francophone trans person in canadian history to be employed as a professor specializing in trans studies to teach on sexual and gender diversity in the french language.