Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

ACT Learning Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

Continuing Education Funding

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

ACT Learning Centre seeks a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist for an 18-month contract, split between the Entry-to-School program and private practice. The role includes coaching a multidisciplinary team and supervising assistants to support autistic children and school transitions.

The position emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and ongoing professional development in a private practice setting within Ontario.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Membership (or eligibility) with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario.
• Experience with autistic or neurodiverse children is an asset.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide direct intervention for pediatric clients with communication difficulties.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized programming.
• Provide supervision of Communicative Disorders Assistants.
• Support client’s transition to school and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Bilingual English-French

Communication skills

Independent worker

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology

Registered/eligible with Ontario SLP college

Job description

We are seeking a full-time, bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team on an 18-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This role is ideal for a clinician who values professional autonomy, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

In this unique role, you will divide your time between our government-funded Entry-to-School (ETS) program and our private practice. The ETS program is a 12-month program that supports autistic children as they prepare and start school for the first time. The first 6 months of the program is a group program that supports autistic children in developing school readiness skills across areas such as communication, play, social interaction, functional routines, behaviour self-management, pre-academic learning, and attention. As a vital member of the ETS supervisory team (OT, SLP, RBA), you will provide weekly coaching and consultation to a multidisciplinary team of paraprofessionals who are implementing the group program.

During the second 6 months of the program, the supervisory team (OT, SLP, RBA) provides transition support to the school teams as the child transitions to school.

In addition to your role in ETS, you will deliver personalized speech-language pathology services within our private practice. This will allow you to apply your expertise to diverse clients, further enriching your professional experience.

This posting represents an active job vacancy.

Why Work at ACT Learning Centre?

Assess and provide direct intervention for pediatric clients with various communication difficulties, including coaching parents and caregivers.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive individualized programming.

Offer clinical guidance to aid the client’s transition to school.

Provide supervision of Communicative Disorders Assistants.

Participate in teaching and mentoring students and staff in best practices.

Adhere to the standards of practice regarding assessment protocols and therapeutic techniques.

Maintain documentation (clinical and administrative) following organizational policies.

Maintain confidentiality following organizational policies.

Participate in ongoing professional education and development.

Participate in all team meetings when required.

Responsabilities

Assess and provide direct intervention for pediatric clients with various communication difficulties, including coaching parents and caregivers.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive individualized programming.

Offer clinical guidance to aid the client’s transition to school.

Provide supervision of Communicative Disorders Assistants.

Participate in teaching and mentoring students and staff in best practices.

Adhere to the standards of practice regarding assessment protocols and therapeutic techniques.

Maintain documentation (clinical and administrative) following organizational policies.

Maintain confidentiality following organizational policies.

Participate in ongoing professional education and development.

Participate in all team meetings when required.

Requirments

M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.

Membership (or eligibility for) with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario.

Experience working directly with autistic or neurodiverse children is an asset.

Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The ability to provide service in both English and French is required

Reliable transportation to assigned clinic sites.

Position Type:

Full-time, fixed-term contract with possible extension.

Contract Term: March 2027 – September 2028

Monday – Friday

Location:

The role is primarily on-site, with occasional opportunities for remote work as operational needs allow. The successful candidate will be required to work at two of the following locations:

Salary & Benefits:

$79,560.00 - $94,477.50 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Earn vacation pay with every paycheck in accordance with a four-week annual vacation entitlement.

Paid continuing education opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Receive reimbursement for travel expenses as required.

Do you feel like this position is made for you?

ACT complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have any special requirements during recruitment, please advise the recruiting personnel.