Speech Language Pathologist jobs in Canada

Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in health care! Kamloops Public Health Unit is hiring a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (S-LP) who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families.

• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Locations that qualify for B.C. student loan forgiveness

A new graduate S-LP will have access to our Transition to Practice Mentorship Program:

• Mentor support, including the opportunity to develop a customized learning plan to support transition to practice.
• Regular virtual clinical mentorship office space to foster effective learning and collaboration, and space for focused discussions.
• Paid protected hours for job shadowing, completing learning activities, and seeking orientation opportunities.

Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia (B.C.). We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. We promote well-being and work-life balance, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everyone in our region.

Kamloops Public Health is responsible for delivering core programs in health improvement, disease prevention, injury prevention, health emergency management, and environmental health. Our Speech-Language Pathology clinic serves children in and around the community.

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) S-LP works with children from birth to school entry from diverse cultural backgrounds and their caregivers. Responsibilities include screening, assessment, intervention, coaching, and education in speech, language, and communication. The role involves collaboration with professionals from the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD), Ministry of Education (MoE), and local community organizations. The work schedule is flexible, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, totaling 18.75 hours per week.

Kamloops, known as Canada's Tournament Capital, is situated in the southern interior at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers. As the third-largest city outside the Lower Mainland, it is a hub for commerce, arts, recreation, and outdoor activities. Enjoy galleries, theaters, parks, trails, ski and golf resorts, water sports, and fishing lakes. The nearby Sun Peaks resort offers year-round recreation. Kamloops boasts blue skies, sunshine, lakes, and breathtaking landscapes, making it an ideal place to work and play.