Speech-Language Pathologist SLP0725

Posting Number SLP0725 (Quote this number on application documents)

This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Location: Bayers Road EIBI 7071 Bayers Road) Central Zone

Compensation: $44.25 $54.86/hour
Hours: 70 hours biweekly

Start Date: May 5 2025

End Date: May 3 2027

Closing Date: May 1 2024

SpeechLanguage Pathologist

Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality)

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages and speechlanguage pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and SpeechLanguage Pathologists with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals provide core services (prevention diagnosis and treatment) develop and monitor provincial clinical standards and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g. Autism Stroke Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963 HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity equality and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities genders sexual orientation age religion physical and mental abilities family status and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are proud to offer:

• A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
• A Provincewide support network of professional colleagues clinical resources and coordinated clinical services
• Varied caseloads and work settings
• Salaries (fulltime) commensurate with experience $80536$99842 and excellent benefits package
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

We are accepting applications for a temporary fulltime 1.0 FTE) position of SpeechLanguage Pathologist. The home base site is Bayers Road Centre site in Halifax and involves regular overnight travel across the province (per diem and mileage reimbursement provided). The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined. This position supports autistic children and their families. The caseload assignment may include any of the services included within the Provincial Preschool Autism Service (e.g. Intensive Services Focused Interventions Early Start Denver Model QuickStart Nova Scotia Foundational Education).

Requirements:

• Masters Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology.
• Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & SpeechLanguage Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure.
• Effective communication skills including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required.
• Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services.
• Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education events and/or meetings.
• Candidates will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period.
• Recent experience with provision of preschool speech and language assessment and treatment.
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads.
• Knowledge of discipline specific best practices in assessment and early intervention of young children with developmental disabilities specifically those with autism.
• Demonstrated commitment to familycentered care.
• Flexibility in work schedule to support outreach/parachute services.
• Flexibility to travel throughout NS on a regular basis.
• Valid Nova Scotia drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Assets:

• Two years of experience with children with autism.
• Two years of clinical experience within the last 5 years with provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems
• Experience with offsite/homebased service delivery model
• Experience working with interprofessional clinical teams and/or working with supportive personnel
• Experience with provision of services via telepractice
• Experience providing caregiver training and/or coaching
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages in a clinical setting
• Training and knowledge of Pivotal Response Treatment and Picture Exchange Communication System
• Lived experience with a communication difference

Note All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.