Speech Therapist

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology;
• Member of the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec (OOAQ).

Experience:

• Experience working with First Nations or in a cross-cultural context is an asset;
• Experience in remote areas is an asset;
• Experience in telepractice is an asset;
• Experience working with an interpreter is an asset.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to provide speech therapy interventions and training in English and with an interpreter/third person;
• Good professional record in speech therapy;
• Good knowledge of speech therapy theory and practice, current trends, the MSSS network and regulations;
• Knowledge of Cree culture is an asset;
• Knowledge of the socio-sanitary profile of Eeyou Istchee and the impact of colonization;
• Knowledge of Eenou / Eeyou Pimaatsiiun healing practices and paradigms is an asset;
• Varied clinical skills;
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment;
• Spirit of openness in terms of language, culture, values ​​and beliefs;
• Ability to communicate theoretical and practical knowledge applied to training;
• Ability and willingness to transfer knowledge effectively to other staff;
• Sense of autonomy, flexibility, discretion and empathy;
• Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork skills;
• Excellent critical thinking, synthesis, organization and decision-making skills;
• High adaptability.

• Fluent in English;
• Fluency in Cree and French is an asset.

• Willing to travel to various communities.