Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP1125

Posting Number SLP1125 (Quote this number on application documents)
This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Location: HRM
Compensation: $44.25- $54.86/hour
Hours: 70 hours biweekly
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: N/A
Closing Date: Jul 3 2024

Speech-Language Pathologist

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages and speech-language 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 Speech-Language 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 Province-wide support network of professional colleagues clinical resources and coordinated clinical services
Varied caseloads and work settings
Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience (starting at $80536) and excellent benefits package
Continuing education opportunities
Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

We are accepting applications for a regular full-time (1.0 FTE) position of Speech-Language Pathologist. The home base is HCC or DQS (based on successful candidate preference) and will include a regular in-person presence in Musquodoboit Harbour/Sheet Harbour. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined.

Requirements:
-Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
-Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language 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
-Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care
-Valid Nova Scotia drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
-Flexibility for regular travel within the surrounding area

Assets:
-2 years of experience with preschool SLP caseload
-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
-Experience in provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems
-Ability to communicate in multiple languages in a clinical setting
-Lived experience with a communication difference
-Able to start immediately

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.