Speech-Language Pathologist

Sault Ste. Marie; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's treatment center in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a passionate full-time Speech-Language Pathologist. This role involves providing assessments and therapy for children with communication needs, working as part of an interdisciplinary team. A Master's degree and registration with CASLPO are required. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Insurance coverage

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience with children and youth; new grads welcome.
• Comfort with technology for virtual therapy.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and intervention for children with speech needs.
• Collaborate with families to create care plans.
• Oversee Communicative Disorders Assistants.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Cultural safety

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

MS Office

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Overview

Full Time Permanent

Salary Range : $77, To $91, Annually

At THRIVE Child Development Centre / THRIVE Centre de développement del’enfant, we believe in supporting each child and family to reach beyond what is expected toward the extraordinary.

We’re a non-profit Children’s Treatment Centre in Northeastern Ontario that provides family-centred, strengths-based care and humanistic care. Our experienced team of therapists, clinicians, and support staff partners with families, honouring each child’s unique strengths, gifts, and talents, so they can truly thrive.

As a learning-centred agency, we invest in the growth of our team and proudly help develop the next generation of professionals to deliver compassionate, family-centred care.

Centre hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 4:30, with some flexibility for weekday evening work depending on client needs.

Learn more about us : .

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about working alongside children and families in a caring, respectful way. This is to back-fill a vacancy.

In this role, you’ll be part of creating welcoming, family-centred care through assessment, therapy, coaching, and education that supports children and families in Sault Ste. Marie and nearby communities.

You’ll work as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Infant and Child Development Consultants, and Supervised Instructor Therapists (ABA Therapists), and other amazing disciplines. Together, we collaborate to ensure holistic, coordinated, and strengths-based care for every child and family we serve.

We value respect, empathy, cultural safety, and true partnership in all our work.

As part of our collaborative team, you will :

• Provide assessments and intervention for children and youth with speech sound, motor speech, fluency, and voice needs.
• Work with families to create clear, practical care plans.
• Support, mentor, and oversee Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) to ensure all care provided is safe, effective, and consistent with individualized treatment plans and professional guidelines.
• Collaborate with caregivers, schools, and other professionals.
• Deliver services in a culturally responsive and family-centred way.
• Work in alignment with THRIVE’s Mission, Vision, Values, and family-centred philosophy.
• Depending on caseload, you’ll work at the Centre, in the community, or school settings.
• Opportunity to help shape the next generation of professionals by mentoring and serving as a preceptor for placement students in a supportive, learning-focused environment.
• Travel within the region (including occasional overnight trips).

CASLPO mentorship is available.

What You Bring

Required :

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent).
• Member in good standing (or in process) with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• Experience with children and youth (new grads welcome!).
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, cultural safety, and family partnership.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with technology (MS Office, Zoom, Teams, virtual therapy).
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR / First Aid certification training.
• Satisfactory background and vulnerable sector check.
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (including evenings if needed).

Assets :

• Experience in pediatric rehabilitation.
• Experience assessing and treating speech sound, motor speech, fluency, and voice disorders.
• Training in Hanen, ADP authorizer, or autism intervention approaches is ideal but not required
• Bilingual (English / French) is an asset but not required.

Why Join Us?

At THRIVE, we believe in teamwork, partnership, and making a real difference. We support a workplace culture rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and optimism, where people are encouraged to grow and feel supported every step of the way.

In addition to being part of a fun and collaborative team, here’s what else you can expect :

• A competitive salary ($77, – $91,)
• Flexible scheduling to help support your work-life balance
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, and a winter break closure
• Pension plan through HOOPP (we contribute $ for every $1 you contribute). It’s a great way to invest in your future.
• Health and dental benefits to support your overall well-being
• Insurance coverage including life insurance, critical illness, long-term disability, and travel insurance
• Mental health and wellness support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)