Speech-Language Pathologist | Early Childhood Development

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Development Speech-Language Pathologist in Kelowna. This role involves working with children and families, conducting assessments, and providing support with speech and communication. The position offers a competitive salary, generous vacation time, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with experience recognition

Reimbursement for moving expenses

Employer-paid benefits and services

Vacation starting at 4 weeks

Employer-matched pension plan contributions

Education and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to connect with diverse backgrounds.
• Creative in supporting clients' goals.
• Engaged team member with conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in screening, assessment, intervention for clients.
• Collaborate with other professionals.
• Educate parents and caregivers.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Problem resolution

Creativity

Job description

We have a relief full-time opening for an Early Childhood Development Speech-Language Pathologist (ECD SLP) in Kelowna, B.C. This position works Monday to Friday from 08:30-16:30. This is a relief opportunity expected to run until April 2026 or the return of the current incumbent.

What We Offer

We are one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025 and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role
  
  

About The Position

The Early Childhood Development SLP works with children aged birth-to-school entry from a variety of cultural backgrounds and their parents/caregivers. The ECD SLP will engage in screening, assessment, intervention, coaching, and education in all areas of speech, language, and communication with this population. The ECD SLP will collaborate with other professionals from the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD), Ministry of Education, as well as local community organizations.

The ECD SLP will have excellent oral and written communication abilities and be able to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. The ECD SLP will be creative in supporting clients’ goals while adhering to program guidelines. The ECD SLP will be an active and engaged team member, able to respectfully communicate and resolve conflict in a timely manner.

About Us

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 our region.

About this location

Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!