SPEECH PATHOLOGIST, COMMUNITY

Position Summary
Are you a registered Speech Pathologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Speech-Language Clinic.

Under the direction of the Speech Program Lead, the position functions as Clinicians responsible for the delivery of speech and language services to the population that the incumbent serves. Responsibilities include providing clinical speech language services to the birth to kindergarten entry population group (with limited services to adults), as well as consultative and educational services to educators, professionals, and the community.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: 4 days a week, flexible on days worked, Days - 08:00 to 15:45, 09:00 to 14:00

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
•Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from a recognized university program.
• Must be licensed to practice by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
• One (1) year clinically related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid Class 5 . driver’s license required and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to apply knowledge of all levels of the theoretical and practical clinical pediatric speech language pathology.
• Ability to create, support and monitor home speech and language programs.
• Ability to practice within a family focused service model.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to operate related equipment such as computerized software technology within a Windows operating environment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.