Speech Language Pathologist Masters

Position #: 116963

Expected Start Date: December 23, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Growth and Development Specialty Clinic

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Speech Language Pathologist - Masters $43.309 to $52.958

Travel Required: No

Job Description: REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE SENIOR SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, THE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPEECH LANGUAGE AND SWALLOWING DISORDERS. THE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST WORKS TOGETHER WITH OTHER STAFF AS PART OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM. THE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST MAY ALSO WORK INDEPENDENTLY PROVIDING ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, AND CONSULTATION THROUGHOUT CENTRAL AND NORTHERN SASKATCHEWAN. THE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST CONSULTS EXTENSIVELY WITH PARENTS AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS ON EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES IN THE HOME AND OTHER PROGRAMS THE CHILD PARTICIPATES IN.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Master of Speech Language Pathology (SLP)

Licenses

• Registered Speech-Language Pathologist (RSLP)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work with clients and their families in highly emotional situations
• Ability to work independently
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Other Information

• Pediatric experience is an asset
• Travel required
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Experience working with adults in a workshop setting is an asset
• Registered/eligible with SK Assoc. of SLPs and Audiologists (SASLPA)
• Experience working with children individually and in small groups is an asset
• Experience treating children with developmental delays and disabilities an asset
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement