speech pathologist

Government of Canada - Western; Okotoks; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization is seeking a speech-language pathologist to join their team in Okotoks. The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing educational services to clients with communication disorders. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and relevant licensure, with a focus on teamwork and client care. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and health benefits.

Benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities required.
• Experience in speech-language pathology is an asset.
• Knowledge of communication systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech-language tests and examinations.
• Develop and implement remedial programs for various disorders.
• Establish personalized care plans as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Fluency disorders

Language disorders

Articulation disorders

Voice disorders

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Client focus

Team player

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree

Experience

Experience an asset

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Fluency disorders
• Language disorders
• Articulation disorders
• Various locations
• Voice disorders
• Private practice
• School or educational institution/establishment

Responsibilities Tasks

• Conduct speech-language tests and examinations
• Diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Develop, plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders
• Establish personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Communication systems experience

• Total communication
• Cued speech auditory
• Oral techniques
• Alternate or augmentative communication

Additional information Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program