Speech-Language Pathologist Lead

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist Lead to provide leadership for SLP services across facilities and communities. You will supervise staff, develop programs, and measure outcomes to improve client care.

The role emphasizes client-centered practice, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and education for clients and staff, with responsibilities including discharge planning and ongoing follow-up.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active registration with the Manitoba College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (MCASLP).
• Eligible to practice in Manitoba with licensure.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience in adult services in institutional settings preferred.
• Strong assessment, planning and discharge skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide SLP services in facilities and communities.
• Provide clinical supervision to assigned staff.
• Develop program metrics and evaluate outcomes for service delivery.
• Educate clients, families and staff on speech-language treatment and prevention.
• Discharge planning and follow-up of referred clients.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Assessment & intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Masters in SLP

Manitoba SLP license

Clinical supervision training

Job description

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Speech Language Pathologist - Lead

SpeechLang Therapist-Lead

Closing Date: 08/31/2026

Facility / Site: Selkirk Community Health

Posting Type: Indefinite Term(subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours )

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours of Work: Days

Term Dates: -

FTE: 1

Union Group: MGEU TP

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Regional Manager Allied Health, the Speech-Language Pathologist Lead (SLP Lead) provides leadership for discipline-specific professional practice within the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.The SLP-Lead is responsible for the coordination and provision of Speech-Language Pathology services to clients in facilities and communities.In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies/services the SLP-Lead is primarily involved in program development, the provision of clinical supervision to assigned staff, the development of program metrics and outcome measurements, completes assessment, intervention, planning and implementing a program for the client, discharge planning and follow up of referred clients. In addition, the SLP-lead is involved in education of clients, family, other health care staff and auxiliary staff with regard to speech-language treatment, the management of the client’s health problems, and preventative techniques.The primary goals are the promotion of health and the preservation or restoration of function needed by individuals of all age groups and with varying health problems to maintain or increase independence within their home or community. The SLP-Lead’s practice will be based upon a client centered approach that emphasizes the involvement of clients in defining what optimal health and functioning means to them.The position of SLP Lead functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Active registration and in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Manitoba
• Eligible to practice and maintain licensure in Manitoba
• Certifications by the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology preferred
• Training in fiscal and human resources management preferred
• Knowledge of computer systems and current and related software applications
• Five (5) years recent experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology – Adult services preferred.
• Previous experience in an institutional setting required and additional experience in a community therapy services setting preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Skilled ability in the assessment, identification and treatment of clients of varying ages and with diverse diagnoses
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and to work in a multidisciplinary team based working environment.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner and as a team member in a variety of environments.
• Mental and physical health to meet the demands of the job required.
• Province of Manitoba Class V driver’s license and access to a vehicle to provide services within the IERHA as needed.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application uponchange of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility a ccommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.