Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Burquitlam

Monarch House; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Coquitlam is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant to support the SLP team in achieving patient goals. The role involves working primarily with school-aged children, following treatment programs and maintaining patient records. Candidates should have courses in linguistics and be authorized to work in Canada. The position offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and a friendly workplace. Emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement is key to this role.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health benefits (if eligible)

Flexible work options

Paid time off and wellness days

Mileage coverage for travel

Qualifications

• Secondary courses in linguistics or language development.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing SLP treatment plans for patients.
• Document treatment sessions by writing progress notes.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Linguistics

Language Development

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate in Communicative Disorders

Job description

As an Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) at Monarch House you will support the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) team in progressing patient goals. You will work primarily with school aged children but may also work with pre-school children or adults. Interaction with patients and families may be virtual or face to face. You will follow the programming developed by the SLP and will be directly and indirectly supervised by the SLP on a regular basis.

Note: we do not offer LMIA or independent contractor setup.

Employment setup: Part‑time, Hourly.
Salary: From $23-25/hr.
Work setting: Center-based in Burquitlam.
Schedule:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 3 PM to 7 PM
• Tuesday, 1:30 PM to 7 PM
• Thursday, 2:30 PM to 7 PM

Take an inside look at what you will do each day:

• Assist in the implementation of recommendations of the SLP treatment plan and carry out treatment sessions based on the specific therapy goals established by the supervising SLP.
• Understand treatment objectives and stay within those objectives until the treatment program is changed or modified by the supervising SLP.
• Determine the need for and/or develop intervention materials for additional intervention from the supervising SLP.
• Document treatment sessions by writing progress notes that reflect patient performance and behaviours as well as any other relevant information.
• Contribute to excellence in the patient and stakeholder experience, as well as the team through collaboration and maintenance of professional relationships, which do not exceed the support personnel’s role and professional boundaries.
• Elicit, collect and record patient response data. Maintain confidentiality of all patient, family and significant others’ personal health information and other information disclosed during intervention.

Here is what you will need to be successful:

• Secondary courses in linguistics or language development.
• Post‑Graduate Certificate in Communicative Disorders an asset.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

What can Monarch House offer you:

We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. Our training, mentoring and education programs provide you with opportunities for continued learning, support and guidance whenever you need it.

• Competitive compensation.
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians.
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible).
• Flexible work options: choose from 3‑day, 4‑day, or 5‑day work week (for clinicians only).
• Seamlessly move to different clinic locations across Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia.
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians.
• Enjoy paid time off and wellness days (pro‑rated for hourly staff).
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g., hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more).
• Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community).

Meet your Monarch House team:

Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.

Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.

Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your unique perspective is what makes us stronger.

We’re a Future‑Forward Organization:

At Monarch we are committed to innovation and continuous improvement. As a future‑focused team, we embrace technology and evolving tools to support our growth and success. We encourage the use of AI and other digital solutions to streamline work, enhance productivity, and stay ahead in a fast‑moving landscape.

As such, we value candidates who are comfortable leveraging AI tools to organize their work, solve problems, and manage tasks efficiently. If you’re tech‑savvy, adaptable, and excited by the possibilities of working smarter with emerging technologies, we’d love to hear from you.