Temporary Slp Director

**POSITION**: Director of Speech-Language Pathology

**CLASSIFICATION**:Temporary Part-time (0.8 FTE) until February 2027, with the possibility of extension to July 2027

Wage Schedule I S2 up to 8 FTE

Wage range $45.66 Yr1 - $57.04 Yr 25 as per Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association collective agreement

**DATE OF POSTING**:October 7, 2025

**CLOSING DATE**: October 27, 2025

**COMMENCEMENT DATE**: ASAP (to allow for maximal crossover with incumbent)

The Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre is currently seeking a temporary 0.8 FTE (30 hrs/week) Director of Speech-Language Pathology. We are a community-based agency providing early intervention services within a family
- centered service delivery model, serving children and families in the communities of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Katzie.

**Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the SLP Director is responsible for:

- Managing and supervising the SLP Department and staff of 5 SLPs
- Planning and leading monthly Department meetings
- Attending and participating in bi-monthly meetings with senior management
- Reviewing referrals in monthly meetings with Fraser Health, and managing the RMCDC SLP waitlist
- Maintaining a clinical early intervention caseload; providing assessment, consultation, individual and group intervention to children with a variety of communication disorders including language delays, phonological/articulation difficulties, motor speech disorders impacted by neurological impairments, fluency/voice/resonance differences, and social communication challenges
- Providing assessment and intervention to children with feeding and swallowing disorders
- Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of therapists including Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists), as well as additional related services providers such as Infant Development Program/Supported Child Development Program Consultants
- Implementing parent coaching models of intervention

**Qualifications**:

- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Active (full) registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
- Experience supervising, assigning, directing, and evaluating the work of others (minimum 2 years of experience)
- Experience working with young children with a variety of disabilities including complex conditions such a genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, Autism, ADHD, etc (minimum 5 years of pediatric experience)
- Experience forming and maintaining effective working relationships with families, colleagues and community partners
- Experience working within a family-centered model and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Experience in the assessment and intervention of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders
- Strong administrative skills, including the ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate work tasks
- Experience with using Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) to support communication an asset
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed practice and cultural safety
- Valid driver’s license and vehicle
- Hanen certification an asset

**Salary and Benefits**:
Susan Carr, Human Resource Manager/Executive Assistant

201 - 21755 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2S2

**Phone**:604-463-0881 Ext 122

**Fax**:604-463-0026

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $45.66-$57.04 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person