Speech-Language Pathologist

Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a temporary full-time Speech-Language Pathologist. The successful candidate will support autistic children and their families, providing assessment and treatment. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia. The role requires effective communication skills and flexibility in the work schedule. Competitive pay of $44.25 - $54.86/hour with excellent benefits is offered.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Continuing education opportunities

Opportunity for relocation

Varied caseloads and work settings

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed by NSCASLP or eligible for licensure.
• Flexibility to provide evening/weekend services.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic children and their families.
• Provide speech and language assessment and treatment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Flexibility in work schedule

Knowledge of assessment best practices

Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists licensure

Job description

Posting Number: SLP0226 (Quote this number on application documents). This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Location: Bayers Road

Compensation: $44.25 - $54.86/hour, Hours: 70 hours biweekly. Start Date: Feb 23, 2026. End Date: Feb 22, 2028. Closing Date: Feb 10, 2026.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites, located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech‑Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are proud to offer

• A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
• A Province‑wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services
• Varied caseloads and work settings
• Salaries (full‑time) commensurate with experience (starting at $80,536), and excellent benefits package
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

Position Summary

We are accepting applications for a temporary, full‑time (1.0 FTE) position of Speech‑Language Pathologist. The home base site is Bayers Road. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined. This position supports autistic children and their families. The caseload assignment may include any of the services included within the Provincial Preschool Autism Service (e.g., Intensive Services, Focused Interventions, Early Start Denver Model, QuickStart Nova Scotia, Foundational Education).

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology
• Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech‑Language Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure
• Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required.
• Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services
• Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings
• Candidates will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period
• Recent experience with provision of preschool speech and language assessment and treatment
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads
• Knowledge of discipline specific best practices in assessment and early intervention of young children with developmental disabilities, specifically those with autism
• Demonstrated commitment to family‑centered care
• Flexibility in work schedule to support outreach/parachute services
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Flexibility for regular travel within the surrounding area

Assets

• 2 years of experience with autism
• 2 years of clinical experience within the last 5 years with provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems
• Experience with off‑site/home‑based service delivery model
• Experience working with interprofessional clinical teams and/or working with supportive personnel
• Experience with provision of services via telepractice
• Experience providing caregiver training and/or coaching
• Training and knowledge of Pivotal Response Treatment and Picture Exchange Communication System
• Lived experience with a communication difference

All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.