Speech-Language Pathologist

About the Job:

We are accepting applications for a full-time, permanent Speech Language Pathologist in our Peterborough location.

In this position, you will provide in-centre, school based, purchased rehabilitation services and/or a combination of these services. You will provide assessment, training and consultation for clients with therapy needs as well as consultation, training and/or education to caregivers and other professionals. You will have the opportunity to participate as a member of the discipline, clinical multidisciplinary and resource committees to promote quality service for children.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assessment and reassessment of clients with speech, language, feeding, fluency, nasality and/or voice therapy.
• Provide service plan for client care (including training, recommendations and discharge) in consultation with the client's caregiving team (including family, primary therapists, school and other agencies).
• Lead facilitator training workshops.
• Authorize low tech equipment through the Communication Aides category of the Assistive Devices Program of the Ministry of Health.
• Supervise Communicative Disorders Assistants

What You Bring:

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
• Paediatric, in-centre and school-based rehabilitation service experience considered an asset, but not required.
• Ability to read and speak French and provide virtual therapy is an asset.
• The demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with FCCC staff and with community partners, agencies and professionals in the community.
• Experience and understanding of a Family Centred Care model of service delivery.
• Solution Focused Coaching training is considered an asset.
• Experience working with clients/families with ASD and the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work as part of a team with professionals, support staff, and other community agencies.
• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to a variety of locations.
• Clear vulnerable sector check and proof of updated immunizations including COVID-19 (two doses).

What We Offer:

• Training and mentoring opportunities – new grads welcome
• Competitive salary range. $77,380 - $87,822, commensurate with experience.
• HOOPP pension
• 90% Employer paid benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Excellent paid time off policies.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 35-hour work week (Monday – Friday); may be required to work occasional evenings.
• Opportunity to connect to the community and make a positive contribution.

If you are interested in helping achieve our vision of Building Abilities for Life, please e-mail your resume and cover letter quoting the file number, SLP-02-25 in the subject line to, by November 21, 2025.

At Five Counties Children's Centre, our team is focused on a single vision: Building Abilities for Life. We are striving for inclusiveness and belonging in all we do. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to achieve our vision. That is why we actively encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, abilities and experiences, especially those from equity-deserving groups.

If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation, please advise Human Resources, and appropriate arrangements will be made to assist you through the process.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $77,380.00-$87,822.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Work Location: In person