Speech Language Pathologist

Yukon Child Development Centre; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity awaits in a beautiful city known as 'The Wilderness City.' Join a dedicated team providing quality early intervention services to children from birth to 5 years. In this permanent position, you will work as a speech-language pathologist, gaining diverse experience across various domains while supporting young children and their families. Enjoy a supportive environment with mentorship opportunities and the chance to travel to rural communities. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to quality care, this role promises to be both rewarding and impactful.

Benefits

RRSP share plan

Benefits

11 weeks vacation (7 weeks paid)

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Experience in cross-cultural settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, consultation, and intervention for children with diverse needs.
• Work as part of a transdisciplinary team delivering early intervention services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-Cultural Competency

Experience with Young Children

Feeding and Fluency Programs

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Details

• 37.5 hours weekly
• Salary range is $44.25 - $53.83 per hour (effective August 2025), depending on qualifications and experience
• RRSP share plan and benefits
• Permanent position: 11 weeks vacation (7 weeks paid)
• Employees of the Child Development Centre primarily work following the school calendar

This position is covered by the Public Service Alliance of Canada Collective Agreement.

A great opportunity

• Diverse caseloads across all SLP domains – Gain experience in speech, language, fluency, voice, AAC, feeding, and more
• Opportunities for early career mentorship – Supportive team environment with guidance for new grads
• Unique chance to travel to Yukon communities – Build meaningful relationships and deliver services in diverse settings

Excellent opportunity to join the professional team of the Child Development Centre in beautiful Whitehorse, Yukon. Our growing team provides quality early intervention services to children from birth – 5 years of age throughout the Yukon. You will work as part of a transdisciplinary team and will be one of seven speech-language pathologists responsible for assessment, consultation, and intervention for children with a wide variety of needs. Travel to rural communities may be required. Relocation allowance is available.

About Whitehorse

Nestled in iconic Yukon, Whitehorse is a spectacular city with room to spread out and enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, x-country and downhill skiing, mountain biking, and a vast array of arts and cultural activities. Whitehorse offers English first-language, French-first language, and French immersion schools. Surrounded by mountains and nestled among dense black spruce and poplar forests of the Yukon River Valley, the City of Whitehorse aptly chose “The Wilderness City” as its slogan. With some of the cleanest air in the world, yet with multiple flights to southern jurisdictions offered daily, Whitehorse is more connected than you think.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and eligibility for membership in SAC
• Experience or interest working in a cross-cultural setting
• Experience working with young children with developmental needs and families
• Experience with feeding, fluency, and/or Hanen programs is an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills