Audiometric Technician

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks an Audiometric Technician to support comprehensive clinical audiology services, newborn hearing screening, and community outreach across multiple sites. You will collaborate with families, professionals, and staff to address hearing needs and promote early detection.

Work is performed at health units and hospitals; requires Grade 12 and at least one year of audiometric experience; travel between sites is part of the role and familiarity with data

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation is required.
• One year audiometric technician experience or equivalent in a clinical setting.
• Experience with newborns and their families; postnatal women; working knowledge of basic data management and email systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with comprehensive clinical audiology services and newborn hearing screening.
• Support implementation and operation of service area components; promote hearing awareness in the community.
• Collaborate with families, professionals, agencies and staff across multiple sites.
• Work at health units and hospitals as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Care delivery

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Typing speed

Travel required

Education

Grade 12 graduation

Tools

Electronic mail systems

Data management systems

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:30 to 14:07 or 08:30 to 16:30

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.17 - $32.12

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Sep. 14 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to an Audiologist, the Audiometric Technician assists with the provision of comprehensive clinical audiology services, newborn hearing screening, the implementation/ operation of selected service area components and the promotion in the community of awareness and maximal use/preservation of hearing abilities. The Audiometric Technician works with families, professionals, agencies and community members in addressing the hearing related needs of the community. Work is performed at various sites including but not limited to the health units and hospitals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 graduation. One year audiometric technician experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a similar or related clinical setting. Recent related experience working with newborn infants and their families; clients with a developmental disability; postnatal women. Working knowledge of computer software for electronic mail, data management systems.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to practice and deliver client and family centred care.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work in both acute care and community health care settings.
• Physical ability and manual dexterity to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to type 30 wpm
• Travel is a requirement of this job. Travel arrangements must meet the requirements of the program.