Speech Language Pathologist

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Salary Range: $ to $ per hour
Hours: hours per week
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time ( June 2026 )
Closing Date: March 18, 2026

As an integral member of the interdisciplinary Allied Health team, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
provides assessment and treatment for adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will work in a progressive multi-professional team, participate in rounds, meetings and quality initiatives and assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary. This position will primarily cover the out-patient head & neck radiation and medical oncology patient population.

Duties:

Provides assessment and treatment for adult Head and Neck cancer (HNC) patients with swallowing and communication disorders
The successful candidate will work closely within a high functioning, multi-disciplinary team participating in rounds, HNC specific committees and quality initiatives to support the complex needs of this patient population
Involved in teaching group education classes
Assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• 2 years experience in an acute care hospital, preferred
• Experience in conducting Videofluroscopy, preferred
• Experience in outpatient oncology, preferred
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of Radiation associated dysphagia, preferred
• Experience in professional education, presentation and in-services preferred
• Recognizes and acts within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist
• Understanding of health care teams and how the skills and competencies of all members contribute toward patient management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Commitment to self-directed/life long learning and evidence based practice
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
• Ability to function in an independent, self-directed manner and to exercise sound judgement
• Ability to function in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor
• Compliance with legislation outlined in Regulation of Health Professions Act (1991)
• Compliance with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures
• Computer literacy, preferred
• Experience in development, implementation and monitoring of quality indicators, preferred

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.