Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist March 25, 2024

Put your paddle in the water with us, the journey is just beginning in. Oakville

We’re looking for an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist who is driven to provide exceptional service to their families, loves to work within a team and who genuinely cares about the outcomes for their kiddos.

Canoe Therapy is an interdisciplinary pediatric therapy team of Speech-Language Pathology, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Behavioural Therapy. We take a holistic approach, considering the child and family as a whole and working in partnership with their wider team. We’re a passionate group of therapists who build strong relationships with our kids and their families and internally as a team. Our culture is inclusive, transparent and a place to be yourself

The ideal candidate has:

• Current registration with the College of Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
• 1-3 years of experience in pediatrics
• Prior experience in private practice

Post graduate certificate or training in two or more of the following or similar:

• Lidcombe Program for Childhood Stuttering
• TalkTools: Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) for Speech Clarity and Feeding
• Kaufman Technique for Apraxia of Speech
• PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets)
• PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
• AAC (Assistive/Adaptive Communication)
• America Sign Language or Signed Exact English
• Hanen Early Language Programs for Parents
• Literacy
• Autism
• Down Syndrome
• Selective Mutism
• Neuro-motor/Neuro-developmental conditions
• Genetic conditions
• General and Global Developmental Delay
• Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C

The nature of the work is hands-on assessment, consultation and treatment of the pediatric population from birth to young adults across all diagnoses and children who do not have a diagnosis. Typically, clinic-based services may be required to be delivered in home, school or community settings.

If you or someone you know is looking to join a creative and caring pediatric therapy team, we want to hear from you Please send a resume to careers@canoetherapy.ca . We thank you for your interest in Canoe Therapy. We will contact you directly if you will be considered for an interview.