Speech Language Pathologist

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation leave

Pension benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A public health service provider in Yellowknife is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver patient care and enhance communication skills in diverse populations. The role involves developing educational programs and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. A Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology is required. This government position offers a competitive salary, paid vacation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Clinical problem-solving approach to deliver individualized patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to diverse populations with communication conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs to minimize communication disorders.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for holistic client health care.

Skills

Clinical problem-solving

Holistic health approach

Critical-thinking skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

Exciting Opportunity for Speech Language Pathologists!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives through communication? Join our team as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and provide direct care to diverse populations with a wide variety of conditions. Utilize your clinical problem‑solving approach to deliver individualized patient care in accordance with the highest standards and guidelines of SLP practice.

You will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs aimed at preventing or minimizing communication disorders. Be at the forefront of innovative approaches to enhance communication and improve quality of life.

To excel in this role, you will be required to work independently while collaborating seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team. You will approach each client’s health needs holistically, leveraging your critical‑thinking skills to provide comprehensive care.

This government‑run service offers a competitive salary, paid vacation leave, a defined pension benefit, and a consistent work schedule. Plus, you will have access to a wealth of educational and professional development opportunities to advance your career.

Typically, the above qualifications would be acquired through the successful completion of a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Apply now and embark on an enriching career journey in the Spectacular Northwest Territories!