Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Sea to Sky

Vancouver Coastal Health; Squamish; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Employer-paid training and development

Wellness supports for employees

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose and treat adults with communication and swallowing disorders in home, clinic or community settings.

In this role you will educate clients and families, provide counseling and consult with the care team, participate in meetings and support student clinicians. A CHCPBC registration and 2+ years' adult practice are required.

Qualifications

• Current full registration as a Speech Language Pathologist with CHCPBC.
• At least 2 years' recent practice with adults with acquired communication disorders and dysphagia.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat adults with communication and swallowing disorders in various settings.
• Complete client reports, educate clients and families, provide counseling and consultation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and stay engaged in professional development.
• Provide orientation and supervision to Speech-Language Pathology students and new staff.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Rapport with clients/families

Decision making under pressure

Time management

Education

CHCPBC registration

2 years adult dysphagia/communication practice

Job description

Come work as a Speech Language Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Squamish Community Health Centre in Squamish, BC! Relocation assistance may be available.

Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision and values of the organization, works in a team based environment, assesses, diagnoses and treats the full range of communication and swallowing disorders for adult clients in home, facilities, community or clinic settings. Completes client reports, educates client/family, provides counseling and consultation, and presents lectures. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, risk management and research, and provides orientation to new team members 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.

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).
• Two (2) years recent related speech language practice dealing with adults with acquired communication disorders and dysphagia, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of evidence based practice.
• Broad knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare. Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Sound knowledge base of neurological conditions, complex chronic diseases and acquired brain injury management.
• Basic knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and influence group and inter-group processes, decision making and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. 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.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.