Speech Pathologist II

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services' University of Alberta Hospital is seeking Speech Language Pathologists to join our casual relief team. Opportunities span inpatient units such as cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery and medicine, as well as ambulatory clinics and the Stroke Early Supported Discharge program.

A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required for SESD roles. We offer professional development, mentorship, and a collaborative, patient-centered environment in central Edmonton.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active or eligible registration and practice permit with ACSLPA.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention, health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention and case management.
• Participate in planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services with patients, families and other professionals.
• Supervise students and provide clinical guidance to staff as appropriate.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The University of Alberta Hospital is a leading clinical, research, and teaching facility in Canada, caring for over 700,000 patients each year from western and northern regions. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services through specialized inpatient programs, ambulatory outpatient clinics, and a hybrid home-based and virtual therapy program (Stroke Early Supported Discharge). We are currently seeking Speech Language Pathologists to join our team in casual roles. Opportunities are available across a variety of inpatient programs, including cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery, and medicine, as well as in our ambulatory clinics. There is also an opportunity to contribute to the Stroke Early Supported Discharge (SESD) program, which delivers care through a combination of virtual and in‑home services. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required for casual roles within the SESD program. Our site offers excellent professional development through monthly practice‑led learning events, promotes ongoing growth and quality improvement, and encourages mentorship from a diverse and experienced team of healthcare professionals. The University of Alberta Hospital is centrally located in the capital city, near the academic campus, Old Strathcona, and the scenic river valley. We support healthy lifestyles by providing amenities such as secure bike storage, a Light Rail Transit station, the Pulse Fitness Centre, and other Revitalize programs.

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 Float Pool
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 21‑AUG‑2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 31‑AUG‑2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $47.40
• Maximum Salary: $62.97
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Speech Pathologist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health Float Pool
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 21‑AUG‑2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 31‑AUG‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $47.40
• Maximum Salary: $62.97
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.