Hearing Aid Practitioner - Term to October 01, 2027

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Hearing Aid Practitioner applies specialized knowledge and clinical skills to provide hearing healthcare services to outpatient clients aged 18 years and older, with some services extended to younger clients during travel clinics. Services are delivered in a variety of settings, including hospitals, community health centers, workplaces, and other community locations. The Hearing Aid Practitioner performs basic audiometric assessments to identify hearing difficulties, recommends and fits appropriate hearing assistive devices, provides hearing aid programming and adjustments, and conducts minor hearing aid repairs and maintenance.

In addition to hearing aid prescription and fitting, the Hearing Aid Practitioner develops and implements hearing rehabilitation strategies tailored to the individual needs of each client. The role includes providing education and consultation on hearing loss management, communication strategies, hearing conservation, and the effects of noise exposure. Working collaboratively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, the Hearing Aid Practitioner supports individuals in maximizing and maintaining their ability to communicate effectively in home, social, and workplace environments. The overall goal of the role is to enhance functional communication, promote independence, and improve quality of life for individuals living with hearing loss.

Key Responsibilities

Performs basic audiometric testing on adults to provide information on hearing and middle ear status to medical practitioners.

Orders and repairs hearing aids to provide clients with hearing aid services.

Assists Audiologist in early identification of hearing loss in children.

Workplace Health and Safety: employees of the Authority are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and respectful workplace for employees and patients/ clients. Building a safe and respectful workplace is everyone's responsibility.

Key Qualifications

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of a Diploma course for Hearing Aid Practitioner or Hearing Instrument Practitioner/ Specialist.

Similar disciplines may include Hearing Instrument Sciences or a specialized Hearing Instrument Specialist program.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Certification by the National Board of Hearing Instrument Specialists prior to commencement of employment

Licensed as a Hearing Aid Practitioner or Hearing Instrument Practitioner/Specialist in a Canadian province/territory.

Proof of Immunization in keeping with current public health practices is required.

NTHSSA has several certifications that are required upon hire, depending on the area where the employee works, including but not limited to: Indigenous Cultural Awareness, Biohazardous Waste, Biosafety and Biosecurity, Infection Control, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and others directly related to the incumbent's scope of practice.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance.  For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our

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Term Position

This job opening is for a Term to October/01/2027.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID #28472

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $47.40 per hour to $56.61 per hour (approximately $92,430 - $110,390.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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