Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP2126

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia; Sydney; Presencial; CAD 70.000 - 92.000; Jornada completa

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Accredited program

Support network

Varied caseloads

Competitive salary

Continuing education

Relocation opportunities

Clinical specialization

Descripción de la vacante

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a regular, full-time role based in Sydney and Sydney Mines. The position supports a mixed pediatric and adult caseload with a salary starting at $92,939 CAD per year equivalent, and a comprehensive benefits package within a provincial service framework.

With NSCASLP licensure or eligibility, you will work within a provincially funded network delivering prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across multiple sites.

Formación

• 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
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for adult caseloads
• Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Maintain Hanen membership as appropriate to caseload

Descripción del empleo

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia

Posting Number SLP2126 (Quote this number on application documents) This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Location: Sydney and Sydney Mines

Compensation: $51.06-$66.50/hour

Hours: 70 hours biweekly
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: N/A
Closing Date: Nov 12, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist

Sydney and Sydney Mines

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 $92,939), and excellent benefits package
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

We are accepting applications for the regular, full-time position of Speech-Language Pathologist. The home base is Sydney and the caseload is a mixed pediatric and adult population. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined.

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
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for adult caseloads
• Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Maintain Hanen membership as appropriate to caseload

Assets:

• 1 year of experience with provision of pediatric speech-language assessment and treatment
• 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 coachingAbility to communicate in multiple languages in a clinical setting
• Training and knowledge of MBSImP
• Lived experience with a communication difference
• Able to start immediately
• 1 year of experience with provision of assessment and treatment of communication and/or swallowing for adult clients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings
• Experience with voice assessment/treatment/training

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 [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.