Speech Language Pathologist

Come work as a Speech Language Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Relocation Assistance may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join the team in West Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team

As a Speech Language Pathologist with VCH you will:

• Provide family-centered speech and language services to children from birth to school entry (or 5 years of age) and their families.
• Perform responsibilities including the provision of a full range of clinical assessment and intervention services, community consultation and education, and implementation of a population health approach targeting primary prevention activities and promotion of healthy communication in the general population.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration as a Speech Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers Licence. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of speech-language pathology diagnostic and therapeutic principals, procedures and approaches, and clinical best practices relevant to the birth to school-entry population.
• Specialized knowledge of early child development, adult learning and principles of family-centered service.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with children and families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate computer equipment and other related technology.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ongoing purposeful change.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.