Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP0626

Known for its natural beauty, rich culture, and welcoming communities, the Island provides a slower pace of living-with minimal traffic, the water never far away, and access to hiking, coastal walks, and vibrant music and cultural events.

“Working here is a privilege-I’ve had the opportunity to build strong relationships with colleagues and the community while fostering meaningful connections in this close-knit place.” — Team member, Sydney

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites, located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation.

Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.

We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are proud to offer: ✓A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada ✓A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services ✓Varied caseloads and work settings ✓Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience (starting at $92,939), and excellent benefits package ✓Continuing education opportunities ✓Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

We are accepting applications for the regular, full-time position of Speech-Language Pathologist within the HSNS Preschool Accessibility Innovations Project.

This position will provide virtual, in person, and/or group speech-language services on Cape Breton Island.

The home base will be on the Island at one of the current HSNS sites (Sydney, Sydney Mines, Evanston).

The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager and will have a flexible schedule to allow evening and/or weekend services, as required.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of settings and communities throughout Cape Breton, supporting accessible service delivery and helping to reduce barriers for children and families.

Requirements: -Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology -Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure -Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required. -Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services -Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings -Candidates will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period -Experience with provision of preschool speech and language assessment and treatment -Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads -Flexibility in work schedule to support outreach/parachute services -Flexibility to travel throughout NS on a regular basis -Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care -Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Assets: -Experience with off-site/home-based service delivery model -Experience working with interprofessional clinical teams and/or working with supportive personnel -Experience with provision of services via telepractice -Experience providing caregiver training and/or coaching -Experience in provision of outreach clinics -Ability to communicate in multiple languages in a clinical setting -Lived experience with a communication difference -Able to start immediately

Note – All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer.

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@nshsc.nshealth.ca.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act