Speech Language Pathologist II (ASP)

Alberta Health Services; Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in rural Alberta is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to work across St. Paul Community Health Services and Elk Point Healthcare Centre, delivering assessment, intervention and care planning within a collaborative rehabilitation team.

The 0.80 FTE, regular part-time role emphasizes population needs, with opportunities to supervise students and contribute to program development. A recruitment incentive of up to $60,000 may apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active or eligible for ACSLPA registration and practice permit.
• Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical practice independently and with a team.
• Assess, develop care plans, and deliver evidence‑based treatments.
• Coordinate rehabilitation services with patients, families, and partners.
• Supervise students and provide clinical guidance to staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement and program development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Grow your career as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) while enjoying a healthy work–life balance in rural Alberta. This multi‑site role is based at St.Paul Community Health Services, with services also provided at St.Paul Healthcare Centre and Elk Point Healthcare Centre. As a key member of a supportive interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, you’ll work to full scope with clients of diverse needs—assessing, developing care plans, and delivering evidence‑based treatments that make a meaningful impact on the lives of your clients. You will possess an understanding of how patients and family are at the center of care strategies to build inclusive environments that reflect the needs and support required for the populations that we serve, fostering inclusive care environments while using strong communication and interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships. St. Paul is “a people kind of place.” Located within Alberta’s Lake country on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and the beautiful lands of the Metis, St. Paul was founded in 1896 as a Metis colony. You can find all the essential amenities, a variety of recreational options including sports, arts, and social groups, and enjoy outdoor playground right in your backyard. The 300‑kilometre Iron Horse Trail welcomes hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and ATVs in all seasons. There are English or French K-12 schools, while Portage College and Blue Quills University offer local post‑secondary options. Whatever your age, life stage, or interests, you can grow and thrive in St. Paul. Rural Alberta is beautiful, peaceful, and provides a great backdrop for a fulfilling career. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

Description:

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will provide clinical professional practice both independently and as a part of a collaborative team, which may include external partners. You will be responsible for providing prevention, health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention, and case management. You will participate in the planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and other partners. Your leadership and interpersonal skills will aid you in supervising students and providing clinical guidance to other staff as appropriate. You will use your clinical expertise to inform ongoing quality improvement, service integration, and program development.

• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health Speech Language Pathology St. Paul and Elk Point
• Primary Location: St. Paul Comm Health Services
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $48.96
• Maximum Salary: $66.20
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Speech Language Path II (ASP)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health Speech Language Pathology St. Paul and Elk Point
• Primary Location: St. Paul Comm Health Services
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $48.96
• Maximum Salary: $66.20
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Preferred Qualifications:

New grads are welcome to apply, though one year of experience in a rural setting is preferred. Experience/training with preschool populations and working in a multi-disciplinary team. Generalist experience/training with dysphagia, childhood apraxia of speech, stuttering and voice and resonance.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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