Speech Pathologist I (NL)

Alberta Health Services; High Level; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Living Allowance

Remote Retention Allowance

Relocation assistance

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in High Level is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist I to join the Northwest Health Centre team. You will guide clinical decisions, support clients and collaborate with families and the interprofessional team to enhance independence and quality of care.

The role offers a competitive pay rate with eligibility for Northern Living Allowance, retention allowances, relocation support, and potential recruitment incentives up to $60,000 based on Return for Service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical professional practice both independently and as part of a collaborative team, including prevention, health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention and case management.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and partners.
• Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills to supervise students and provide clinical guidance to staff.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Speech Pathologist I to work at the Northwest Health Centre in High Level. High Level is a Northern Alberta community that offers an ideal blend of professional opportunity and an exceptional lifestyle. Nestled amid boreal forest, wide‑open northern skies, and the rugged beauty of the Mackenzie County region, High Level provides a peaceful pace of life with abundant year‑round outdoor activities. From hiking, fishing, and camping in the summer to snowmobiling, skiing, and winter exploring, this region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Add to that a warm, welcoming community, and you’ve found an ideal setting to live, work, and thrive. You’ll be the driving force in guiding clinical decisions, supporting clients through meaningful interventions, and fostering strong collaboration with families, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners. You will champion creative, client-centered solutions that enhance functional independence and elevate the quality of care. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference and want a career where your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact is felt every single day, this is your chance. You’ll enjoy a competitive rate of pay and eligibility for the Northern Living Allowance, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. Relocation assistance may be available. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of your Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

Description:

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide clinical professional practice both independently and as a part of a collaborative team, which may include external partners. You will be responsible for providing prevention, health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention, and case management. You will participate in the planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and other partners. Your leadership and interpersonal skills will aid you in supervising students and providing clinical guidance to other staff as appropriate. You will use your clinical expertise to inform ongoing quality improvement, service integration, and program development.

• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health Area 1
• Primary Location: High Level Northwest Health Ct
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $47.40
• Maximum Salary: $62.97
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Speech Pathologist I (NL)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health Area 1
• Primary Location: High Level Northwest Health Ct
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $47.40
• Maximum Salary: $62.97
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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