Speech-language Pathologist

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Master's degree
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work setting**:

- School or educational institution/establishment
**Tasks**:

- Develop, plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
- Provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders
- Establish personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Provide information to patients and families regarding the nature, extent, impact and implications of hearing loss and treatment
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Certification
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS Windows
- MS Word
**Communication systems experience**:

- Total communication
- Cued speech auditory
- Oral techniques
- Alternate or augmentative communication
**Security and safety**:

- Child Abuse Registry check
- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Fast-paced environment
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Large caseload
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
- What is your current level of study?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
**Workplace information**:

- On the road job
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
**Long term benefits**:

- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Other benefits
- Pension plan
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available