Communication Disorders Assistant (Speech-Language Pathology Assistant/ Early Childhood Therapy Assistant)
Communication Disorders Assistant (Speech-Language Pathology Assistant/ Early Childhood Therapy Assistant)
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Communication Disorders Assistant
(Speech-Language Pathology Assistant/Early Childhood Therapy Assistant)
- Full-time term 37.5 hours a week
- Starting August 19 2025 June 16 2026 (with possibility of extension)
- Salary range is
$29.69 - $36.13 per hour depending on qualifications and experience - RRSP share plan and health/wellness spending account
- 2 weeks paid vacation at winter break and 1 week at spring break with 7.7% vacation pay at the end of the term
Excellent opportunity to join the professional team of the Child Development Centre in beautiful Whitehorse Yukon. Our growing team provides quality early intervention services to children from birth 5 years of age throughout the Yukon. Relocation allowance of up to $2000 is available.
Nestled in iconic Yukon Whitehorse is a spectacular city with room to spread out and enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking x-country and downhill skiing mountain biking and a vast array of arts and cultural activities. Whitehorse offers English first-language French-first language and French immersion schools. Surrounded by mountains and nestled among dense black spruce and poplar forests of the Yukon River Valley the City of Whitehorse aptly chose The Wilderness City as its slogan. With some of the cleanest air in the world yet with multiple flights to southern jurisdictions offered daily Whitehorse is more connected than you think.
Responsibilities Include:
- Implementing therapy plans focused on communication with individual clients and/or in a group setting under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist
- Collecting data and completing screens as requested
- Working with a team including family members and Child Development Centre staff
- Maintaining documentation and other administrative duties as requested
- Assisting in the preparation organization and maintenance of resources
Qualifications:
- Communication Disorders Assistant Diploma Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelors degree in a related field
- Currently enrolled in a related post-secondary program (e.g. Communication Disorders Speech-Language Pathology Linguistics Psychology etc.)
- A combination of relevant work experience and education in a related field
- Experience working with young children is an asset
- Experience working in a cross-cultural setting
This position is covered by the Public Service Alliance of Canada Collective Agreement.
For further inquiries contact:
Michelle King Manager Child Development Centre
Email:
Ph:
Thank you for your interest in the Child Development Centre. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date: Until Filled
Employment Type
Full-Time
