Speech Language Pathologist

The Speech Language Pathologist serves school-aged and pre-school children with developmental and/or neurological disabilities with a range of communication and speech and language delays and disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing multi-disciplinary assessment, parent-mediated and individual and group child interventions and community consultation. Mentoring is available in all areas of practice. Therapy sessions may be conducted on-site or in the community

1. CASLPO registration
2. Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology
3. Hanen certification including It Takes Two to Talk required.
4. Hanen certification in More Than Words would be an asset.
5. Minimum 2- 3 years pediatric experience preferred
6. Comprehensive knowledge of communication development, communication disorders and neurological and/or
developmental disabilities.
7. Experience in augmentative communication preferred.
8. Demonstrated teamwork skills and the ability to initiate and work independently.
9. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
10. Valid driver's license and access to vehicle for travel in the community.
11. Willingness to participate in criminal reference check.
12. Fluency in French will be considered an asset.
13. Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)

Monday to Friday; days (some evening and occasional weekend work may be required)

This offer is temporary until August 2026

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation is a portfolio within McMaster Children's Hospital. It is comprised of many different programs providing out- patient services to children (and some adults) with developmental, emotional or behaviourial, physical, or communication needs.