Speech Pathologist II

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join their pediatric team. This role involves providing clinical services, working both independently and collaboratively, to address communication concerns in children. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and relevant experience, ideally with pediatric clients. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
• 1 year Pediatric experience required, combination of education and experience could be considered.
• Ability to meet physical demands of working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical professional practice independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Participate in planning, coordination, and delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Supervise students and provide clinical guidance to other staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: This is your opportunity to be part of an exciting pediatric program that services the communities across the Edmonton Zone. As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) working in pediatrics, you will be working both independently & as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will be responsible for addressing communication concerns through activities of assessment, treatment planning, intervention, consultation, education & follow-up. This will be based on the child's individualized goals with outcomes focused on enabling the child to perform & participate functionally in their community environments including home, daycares, & recreational areas to name a few. Using a client & family centered approach, you will provide clinical direction to the child, their families, therapy assistants & support persons identified as potential agents of change in the child’s life. The SLP will also be responsible for clinical referrals, to accept, screen & assess client needs from a speech-language therapy perspective in collaboration with other health disciplines in a multi-disciplinary team setting. You will work in partnership with families & community partners, as appropriate, to facilitate referrals and services. As the Pediatric SLP, you will establish & maintain effective communication with colleagues, medical staff & healthcare practitioners concerning documentation, treatment plans, progress & discharge. You will participate in client, family & caregiver education in collaboration with other disciplines, producing & maintaining clinical data, information, electronic documentation & verbal reports to support the delivery of speech & language services.

Responsibilities

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.

Position Details

• Classification: Speech Pathologist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pediatric Community Rehabilitation
• Primary Location: Strathcona County Health Ctr
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-FEB-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-MAR-2026
• Temporary End Date: 02-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $46.02
• Maximum Salary: $61.14
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

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: CPR certification. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. 1 year Pediatric experience required, combination of education and experience could be considered. Ability to meet physical demands of working with young children.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in small groups or individually with children. Experience with Connect Care will be considered an asset. Experience with virtual delivery of services will also be considered an asset. Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed service activity targets.

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