Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP1226

Job summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for pediatric and adult populations across clinical sites. They will collaborate with interprofessional teams and partners to deliver specialized programs such as autism and stroke care.

Job details

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia Posting Number SLP1226 (Quote this number on application documents) This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position. Location: Lower Sackville Compensation: $51.06-$66.50/hour Hours: 70 hours biweekly Start Date: ASAP End Date: One year from start date Closing Date: October 1st, 2026 Speech-Language Pathologist Lower Sackville 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 $92,939), and excellent benefits package Continuing education opportunities Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization We are accepting applications for the temporary, full-time position of Speech-Language Pathologist. The home base is Lower Sackville. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined. Requirements: Master's 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 pediatric speech and language assessment and treatment Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care Assets: 2 years of experience with preschool SLP caseload Experience working with interprofessional clinical teams and/or working with supportive personnel Recent experience with autism assessment and treatment Experience with provision of services via telepractice Experience providing caregiver training and/or coaching 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 hr@nshsc.nshealth.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.

What you’ll do

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for pediatric and adult populations across clinical sites. They will collaborate with interprofessional teams and partners to deliver specialized programs such as autism and stroke care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and be licensed or eligible for licensure with NSCASLP. Recent experience with pediatric speech and language assessment and treatment is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Continuing education opportunities
• Relocation assistance

Listed skills

• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Speech-language pathology
• Pediatric assessment
• Treatment planning
• Family-centered care
• Autism assessment
• Telepractice
• Caregiver training
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Clinical documentation
• Communication disorders
• Administrative Support
• Autism Assessment
• Effective Communication
• Audiology
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Reconciliation
• Pediatrics
• Cochlear Implants
• Communication
• Communication Disorders
• English Language
• Language Assessment
• Preschool Education
• Caregiving
• Coaching
• Speech-Language Pathology

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Audiologists and Speech Therapists
• Speech-Language Pathologists