Speech-Language Pathologist SLP2325

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia

Posting Number SLP2325 (Quote this number on application documents)

This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.

Location : Truro

Compensation : $44.25- $54.86 / hour

Hours : 70 hours biweekly

Start Date : ASAP

End Date : Apr 19 2027

Closing Date : Open until filled

Speech-Language Pathologist

Truro

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals provide core services (prevention diagnosis and treatment) develop and monitor provincial clinical standards and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g. Autism Stroke Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963 HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity equality and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities genders sexual orientation age religion physical and mental abilities family status and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are proud to offer :

A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada

A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues clinical resources and coordinated clinical services

Varied caseloads and work settings

Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience (starting at $80536) and excellent benefits package

Continuing education opportunities

Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

We are accepting applications for the temporary full-time position of Speech-Language Pathologist. The current caseload assignment is pediatric as well as consulting for home-schooled children. The home base is Truro. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined.

Requirements :

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure
• Effective communication skills including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required.
• Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening / weekend services
• Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education events and / or meetings
• Candidates will have to demonstrate current immunization and / or boosters at the end of the probationary period
• Recent experience with provision of pediatric speech and language assessment and treatment
• Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads
• Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care
• Valid Nova Scotia drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Flexibility to travel throughout NS on an occasional basis

Assets :

Note All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check / vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 44 - 54