Speech-language pathologist

The Child Development Centre ( Prince George, BC) is currently looking for a skilled Speech-language pathologist. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time. Flexible availability required for: Day, , 08:30 to 16:30.

Job Description

• The candidate must conduct speech-language tests and examinations.
• The candidate must diagnose and evaluate speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing remedial programs to address speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders.
• The candidate must establish personalized and group care plans as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• The candidate must provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders.
• The candidate will be responsible for establishing personalized care plans while working collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must possess a master’s degree in a relevant field.
• No experience required. The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a fluency disorders treatment setting.
• The candidate must work in a setting that provides assessment and treatment services for individuals with language disorders.
• The candidate must work in a treatment centre delivering therapeutic and support services.
• The candidate must work in a setting that provides assessment and intervention services for individuals with articulation disorders.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate's relocation costs should be covered by the employer, allowing the employer to contribute to the employee's relocation costs incurred in moving closer to the company's offices or other work locations as required.
• The candidate must work in the assessment and treatment of voice disorders to evaluate vocal function, develop therapy plans, and provide intervention to improve vocal quality and communication effectiveness.
• The candidate should work in public or community health centre providers may work in medical clinics, community health centres and allied health practices, such as physiotherapy and podiatry practices.
• The candidate must work in a setting that provides assessment and treatment services for individuals with resonance disorders.
• The candidate must work in a setting that provides assessment and treatment services for individuals with speech-language and voice problems of the hearing impaired.
• The candidate should be willing to relocate and be ready to move to a new city/different city for a job.
• The candidate should work in a rehabilitation centre and unique health institution in inpatient or outpatient hospital settings, outpatient physio- or occupational therapy practices, and community settings such as an individual's home, a school or a workplace.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must provide up-to-date immunization records.
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependants, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The candidate will receive a pension plan, providing a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.
• The selected candidate will receive Maternity and parental benefits, allowing parents in Canada to receive up to 50 weeks of paid pregnancy or parental leave.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.
• The candidate will receive a wellness program, offering financial incentives and resources to support their health and well-being.

How to apply

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By mail

1687 Strathcona Avenue
Prince George, BC
V2L 4E7

In person

1687 Strathcona Avenue
Prince George, BC
V2L 4E7
Between 08:30 a.m. and 03:30 p.m.

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?