Clinical Speech Pathologist

2 months ago

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Yukon Full time

Position Overview and Requirements

This is an ongoing recruitment process. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications promptly as this posting may close at any time with prior notice. Resumes will be reviewed periodically until the position is filled or the recruitment process concludes, whichever occurs first.

This announcement is for one full-time permanent role. Please be aware that this posting may also be utilized for potential part-time, permanent, term, casual, or similar positions.

About Us

The Department of Health and Social Services in Yukon is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the community through a range of quality, accessible health and social services. Our philosophy emphasizes that every action and decision made in this role is rooted in respect for individuals, promoting their dignity, freedom, choices, and quality of life.

Your Responsibilities

We seek a passionate, committed, and proactive individual to deliver clinical services to residents and clients facing communication and/or swallowing challenges. The Speech-Language Pathologist plays a vital role within an interdisciplinary team, providing direct care and consultations aimed at enhancing, maintaining, improving, or restoring clients' functional abilities. Responsibilities include planning, directing, delivering, and assessing services through direct evaluations, interventions, consultations, and delegating tasks to Rehabilitation Assistants. This role may also involve training Continuing Care Staff and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. The incumbent will foster an inclusive environment that is non-discriminatory and safe across physical, psychological, and cultural dimensions.

Essential Qualifications

Interested candidates should submit their resumes, clearly outlining how they meet the following qualifications. Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in the resume.

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Current registration or licensure with a Canadian professional regulatory body for Speech-Language Pathology
  • Experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in community settings and/or long-term care environments is advantageous
  • Experience in supervising support staff is a plus.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability:

Candidates should possess and may be evaluated on:

  • Strong assessment capabilities
  • Ability to supervise and lead support staff
  • Capacity to work in a multicultural environment, with a focus on Yukon First Nation's culture
  • Proficiency in developing, implementing, and evaluating individual and group programs
  • Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to handle a diverse caseload

Additional Information:

Relocation assistance may be available.

Employment Conditions:

TB screening, CPR level C (obtained within the last 18 months), Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security Clearance, Valid Class 5 Driver's License, current registration with a Canadian Speech-Language Pathology regulatory body, Food Safe, WHMIS.

Job Requirements:

Exposure to animals in the Pet Therapy program; secondhand smoke; exposure to latex products; travel within the territory.

For more information about this position, please refer to the Yukon Government's employment resources.

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