Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - North Shore

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training & leadership

Wellness supports

Awards & recognition programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to work at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders, and delivering client education and counseling.

You will contribute to interdisciplinary rounds, risk management and research while mentoring new staff and students in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current full registration as a Speech Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Broad knowledge of evidence based practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience delivering presentations and counselling to clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat the full range of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Complete client reports, educate clients and families, provide counselling and consultation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, risk management, and research.
• Provide leadership to new employees and SLP students.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Presentation delivery

Counselling & education

Education

CHCPBC registration

Job description

Come work as a Speech Language Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC!

Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) is one of the 4 busiest hospitals in Vancouver, and one of only five Neurosurgery centers in British Columbia. LGH is located in North Vancouver which is internationally known for hiking and skiing trails in the forested mountains.

Within the context of a client/family service culture and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision and values of Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, this position assesses, diagnoses and treats the full range of communication and swallowing disorders. Completes client reports, educates clients/family, provides counselling and consultation, and presents lectures. Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds, risk management and research, and provides leadership to new employees and Speech-Language Pathology students.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration as a Speech Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of evidence based practice.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Basic knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related computer equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to determine and deal effectively with urgent situations, clients/families/ residents.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.