Speech-language pathologist

Child Development Centre Society of Fort St. John & District based in Fort St. John, BC is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Speech-language pathologist who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The candidate will be required to work during the day shift and must be available to work during Flexible Hours.

Employer Name: Child Development Centre Society of Fort St. John & District
Position: Speech-language pathologist
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $42.94 hourly for 37.5 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Fort St. John, BC

Job Description

  • The candidate must train technicians and students.
  • The candidate will be responsible for supervising technical and support personnel.
  • The candidate will be expected to administer tests and examinations as well as observe patients in order to diagnose and evaluate disorders of speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing.
  • The candidate will be required to develop, plan, and implement remedial programmes to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders.
  • The candidate will be expected to develop group and personalised care plans while working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • The candidate will be expected to hire and train employees.
  • The candidate will be expected to advise and educate patients and families about communication and swallowing disorders.
  • The candidate will be expected to develop personalised care plans while working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • The candidate must plan and implement habilitation/rehabilitation programmes.
  • The candidate will be expected to provide information to patients and families about the nature, extent, impact, and implications of hearing loss, as well as treatment options.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • The candidate must have a Master’s degree.
  • Candidate having experience is an asset.
  • The candidate must be able to supervise 1 to 2 people.
  • The candidate must be certified by the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and licenced by provincial or territorial authorities.
  • The candidate should be accurate.
  • The candidate should be client focused.
  • The candidate should be dependable.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The candidate should be organised and flexible in nature.
  • The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
  • The candidate should be reliable.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.

Work setting

  • The candidate will be expected to care for people who have fluency disorders, language disorders, articulation disorders, voice disorders, speech-language disorders, and hearing-impaired voice problems.
  • The candidate will be required to work in a hospital/medical facility or clinic, a public or community health centre, and a school or educational institution/establishment.
  • The candidate will be required to work in the employer’s or client’s home.
  • The candidate’s relocation expenses will be covered by the employer.
  • The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Word.

Communication systems experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with communication systems, including total communication, cued speech auditory, oral techniques, and alternate or augmentative communication.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate must have proof of immunisation.
  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.
  • The candidate must be eligible for professional liability insurance.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must be able to handle a large case load.

Benefits

  • Health, Financial, Long term and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
  • Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive benefits in accordance with the collective agreement, as well as mileage reimbursement.
  • Under Long Term Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Maternity and parental benefits, Other benefits and Pension plan.
  • In addition to the Health, Financial, and Long-term benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Free parking, Employer-paid learning/training, On-site amenities, On-site daycare available, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Travel insurance, Variable or compressed work week and Wellness program.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Proof of the requested certifications
  • Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
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