Speech Language Pathologist

E4C; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

EFAP

Health Spending Account (HSA)

RRSP matching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

e4c is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support preschool children with communication delays and developmental needs. The role involves assessment, intervention, and collaboration with classroom, family support teams, and external partners.

The SLP will develop individualized programming and IPPs, document progress, and provide coaching to educators and families to promote children’s communication outcomes. Travel between locations is expected alongside regular office hours.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom and family support teams to support children's communication development.
• Conduct ongoing assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for preschool children.
• Develop, implement, and review individualized programming and IPPs with documentation of progress.
• Provide coaching and modelling to educators, family support teams, and parents on communication strategies.
• Engage families in supporting their child's communication development through education and participation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with families and multidisciplinary teams for referrals and coordinated care.
• Complete assessments, reports, and program evaluations while upholding professional standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Assessment

Documentation

Family engagement

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ACSLPA registration

Tools

ACSLPA

Job description

e4c journeys with people as they shape the lives they envision, building resources, relationships, and belonging in the communities they call home. Guided by our vision of a community where every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, belonging, and purpose, we deliver person-led, collaborative, and evidence-informed services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Rooted in our core values of courage, compassion, connection, and commitment, we are dedicated to creating lasting opportunities and meaningful community impact.

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide assessment, intervention, and clinical expertise that supports children with communication delays or disabilities and promotes their success. The SLP develops and supports programming and services that are responsive to individualized case plans and the needs of the children and families we serve.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (full-time, office hours)
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, with adjusted scheduling
• Local travel required between office locations, family residences, and schools

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom and family support teams to assess and support children's communication development through individualized, classroom-based, and group interventions.
• Conduct ongoing assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for a caseload of preschool children with communication and developmental needs.
• Develop, implement, and review individualized programming and IPPs, including documenting communication strengths, areas of growth, assessment results, and progress.
• Provide clinical expertise, coaching, and modelling to educators, family support teams, and parents on communication development and intervention strategies.
• Engage families in supporting their child's communication development through education, consultation, and meaningful opportunities for participation.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with families, multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and external service providers to support referrals and coordinated care.
• Complete required assessments, reports, documentation, funding information, and program evaluations while maintaining professional standards and supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• Registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)

Certification

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and vehicle
• Proof of vehicle insurance, registration and 3-year drivers abstract.
• Standard First Aid and CPR
• Certificate in Child Development is considered an asset

Experience

• 1+ year of experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Experience working with socially, economically, and/or culturally diverse children and families.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team is considered an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience
• Robust Benefits Package
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• RRSP Matching
• Professional Development Opportunities

At e4c diversity is our strength. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We welcome your application regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation or faith.

Prior to successful employment with e4c, applicants are required to submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check.