* New Graduate Speech-Language Pathologist

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service organization in Canada is seeking a Speech-​Language Pathologist. This role offers opportunities in various settings including hospitals and outpatient services, along with mentorship for new graduates. The ideal candidate will have full practicing registration with the BC authority and less than 18 months of experience. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous relocation reimbursement

Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks

Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits

Education and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or those graduating within 6 months from a recognized Speech‑Language Pathology program are encouraged to apply.
• Must be prepared to work in various settings such as hospitals and outpatient services.
• Engagement in mentorship programs as part of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology services across various health care settings.
• Participate in a mentorship program designed for new graduates.
• Contribute to the well-being of the community served by Interior Health.

Skills

Full practicing registration as a Speech‑Language Pathologist

Valid BC Driver’s license

Less than 18 months' employment experience

Job description

Position Summary

New graduates… A Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) career with Interior Health Authority in British Columbia is full of opportunities to grow and advance! We have opportunities in Adult Services and Early Childhood Development. New graduate SLPs are employed in diverse practice environments and have opportunity to work across the health care continuum, including hospital‑based acute care, outpatient services, long‑term care homes, and home and primary care programs. All new graduates will be provided the opportunity to identify their preferences for a position during the recruitment process. Whatever your interest, we have something for you.

Allied Health Transition to Practice Mentorship Program

Our Allied Health Transition to Practice Mentorship Program is designed to support and guide new graduates as they embark on their careers with Interior Health. This program provides you with a unique opportunity to build knowledge, confidence, connections, and competence as you transition into your new career.

• Orientation and onboarding
• Fostering and strengthening relationships
• Clinical practice and mentorship to build practice readiness and consolidate skills
• Developing a customized learning plan to transition to practice
• Virtual office hours and introductions to other new graduates
• Protected and/or supernumerary time for mentor/mentee connections, job shadows, self‑directed learning, and/or classroom learning
• Navigating tools and resources

What we offer

We are one of Canada’s Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive salary
• Generous relocation reimbursement for eligible positions
• Reimbursement of eligible professional fees
• Employer‑paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer‑paid extended health and dental benefits for you and your eligible dependents
• Employee wellness & family assistance services
• Employer‑matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role

About Us

Interior Health is a Canada Top Employer for 2025! We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well‑being and work‑life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well‑being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

About Our Locations

• Okanagan: Beautiful beaches, lakes, orchards, vineyards, golfing and world‑class ski resorts all just minutes away from the main centres of Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Oliver.
• Thompson Cariboo Shuswap: A region of stunning scenery and four‑season adventure, offering world‑class biking, skiing, fishing, and hiking. Home to vibrant Indigenous cultures and welcoming communities like Kamloops, Williams Lake, Salmon Arm, and 100 Mile House.
• Kootenay’s: The wilderness capital of B.C. offers majestic mountain ranges, glacier‑fed lakes and lush forests for skiing, hiking, biking and camping. Home to sunny, laid‑back communities like Cranbrook, Fernie, Trail and Nelson.

BC Student Loan Forgiveness

Recent graduates in select in‑demand occupations can have their BC student loans forgiven by agreeing to work in rural communities. Check out the program details to see Interior Health's eligible communities.

Instructions on How to Apply

If you have recently graduated or are graduating from a recognized Speech‑Language Pathology program in the next 6 months, please apply directly to this job posting. Apply today and you could soon be joining our welcoming team of allied health professionals! Contact Recruitment at [e-mail]

Qualifications

• Full practicing registration as a Speech‑Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC)
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required
• Have less than 18 months' worth of employment experience.
• Have not participated in a new graduate or transition to practice program with another B.C. Health Authority.