Speech Therapist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 58,231 - 72,751; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist. This role involves prioritizing patient referrals, assessing needs, and delivering treatment across multiple sites. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology and related licensure. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential. This is a temporary part-time position with a competitive salary range of $42.27 - $52.81 per hour. Commitment to patient safety is key.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC is mandatory.
• A valid BC driver's license is needed.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize referrals and assess treatment programs for patients.
• Develop and implement individual and group treatment programs.
• Provide treatment at multiple sites.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Planning and instructional skills

Ability to organize treatment programs

Maintain effective working relationships

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Current licensure as a Speech Language Practitioner

Valid BC driver's license

Job description

Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA
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Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

800-1600

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$42.27 - $52.81

Paid FTE

.42

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

30

Planned Start Date

Mar. 2 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 14 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator, Speech Pathology, prioritizes referrals, assesses, and develops and implements individual and group treatment programs to ensure optimum patient care for assigned caseload. Provides treatment to patients at multiple sites.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner. Valid BC driver's license required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated planning and instructional skills.
• Ability to organize individual and group treatment programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships other professional disciplines, other hospital staff, patients and their families and representatives from external agencies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.