Communicative Disorders Assistant, Health Discipline Practice - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (Until September 2027)

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CHEO in Ottawa is seeking a Communicative Disorders Assistant to join its pediatric rehabilitation team, working with inpatient and outpatient services and the CAC.

The role focuses on delivering client-centered interventions for children with speech and language disorders and requires a post-graduate diploma and bilingual abilities. A relocation benefit and OPSEU pre-screening may apply; CHEO offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• One-year post-graduate Community College Communications Disorders Assistant Diploma (Essential)
• Minimum two years of related experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge regarding CASLPO guidelines (Essential)
• Experience working in an inpatient setting (Preferred)
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work interprofessionally (Essential)
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of client-focused interventions for patients with cognitive communication disorders, tracheostomies and other speech and language disorders.
• Provide interventions for Quebec resident preschool children with speech/language delays.
• Co-facilitate parent-child group intervention programs with a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Provide mediated individual and group treatment under supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assist with caseload coordination, developing intervention materials, maintaining testing and therapy materials.
• Assist with Clinic for Augmentative Communication intake tasks.
• Communicate all pertinent information with the healthcare team, school and community agencies to plan, implement, and review the patient’s total care program.
• Participate in ongoing education and training and remain up to date on best practice.
• Participate in the supervision of students and support personnel and in teaching, and research.
• Represent Speech Language Pathology or Health Discipline Practice on committees.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Effective communication

French/English bilingual

Education

Communications Disorders Assistant Diploma

Job description

Compensation Pay Range: $32.03-$38.91 Job Description: Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world‑class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health‑care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognised CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communicative Disorders Assistant will work within the CHEO interprofessional inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation team, the Quebec Preschool Speech and Language Program, and the Clinic for Augmentative Communication (CAC).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a range of client‑focused interventions forpatients with cognitive communication disorders tracheostomies and other speech and language disorders.
• Provide a range of client and family focused interventions for Quebec resident preschool aged children with speech/language delays.
• Co‑facilitate parent‑child group intervention programs with a Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• Provide mediated individual and group treatment under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assist with caseload coordination, developing intervention materials, maintaining testing and therapy materials.
• Assist with Clinic for Augmentative Communication intake tasks.
• Communicate all pertinent information with the healthcare team, school and community agencies in the most effective and efficient manner to plan, implement, and review the patient’s total care program.
• Participate in ongoing education and training and remain up to date on best practice.
• Participate in the supervision of students and support personnel and in teaching, and research.
• Represent Speech Language Pathology or Health Discipline Practice on committees.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One‑year post‑graduate Community College Communications Disorders Assistant Diploma (Essential)
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge regarding Guidelines for Supportive Personnel from the College of Audiologists and Speech‑Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) (Essential)
• Experience working in an inpatient setting (Preferred)
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work interprofessionally (Essential)
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre‑screening. Pre‑screening might include testing. Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre‑screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third‑party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth’s health and well‑being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family‑friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on‑the‑job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognised as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organisations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement.