Speech-Language Pathologist- SLP2125

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia; Sydney; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to provide essential audiology and speech services in Sydney. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have relevant licensure. The position offers flexible working hours and competitive compensation starting at $80,536, along with an excellent benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Continuing education opportunities

Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Must have licensure or be eligible for licensure.
• Effective communication skills, proficiency in written and spoken English is a must.
• Flexibility to provide evening/weekend services.
• Recent experience in pediatric speech and language assessment and treatment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide audiology and speech-language pathology services.
• Work collaboratively with interprofessional clinical teams.
• Document and monitor clinical standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Flexibility in work schedule

Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care

Education

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists licensure

Job description

Posting Number SLP2125 (Quote this number on application documents)

This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

This position is for internal applicants only.

Location: Sydney

Hours: 14 hours biweekly

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: Mar 31 2026

Closing Date: Oct 16 2025

Speech‑Language Pathologist

Sydney 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

We are accepting applications for a temporary part‑time (0.2 FTE) position of Speech‑Language Pathologist. The home base site is Sydney. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined.

Requirements

• Masters 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 pediatric speech and language assessment and treatment
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads
• Demonstrated commitment to family‑centered care

Assets

• 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
• Able to start immediately

Note 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 All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.