Speech Language Pathologist

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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

Are you looking for a position where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy working with children and families while collaborating with healthcare professionals, educators, and communities to improve communication and swallowing outcomes?

If so, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) may have the opportunity for you.

Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, education, and referral services for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

This position primarily serves the pediatric population, with opportunities to provide services to adult outpatients as needed. The SLP delivers services in a variety of settings, including rehabilitation departments, health centres, schools, clinics, patients' homes, and communities throughout the Northwest Territories. Areas of practice include speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, the SLP collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, educators, families, and community partners to support patient-centred care and enhance quality of life. The role includes assessment and intervention, consultation with caregivers and service providers, participation in interdisciplinary care planning, and support for communication and swallowing needs across a range of developmental and medical conditions.

This position offers a diverse and rewarding scope of practice, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities across the North. The successful candidate will play an important role in improving access to rehabilitation services and helping individuals achieve their communication and swallowing goals while making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of Northern residents.

Key Responsibilities

•     Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders.
•    Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as required.
•     Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support comprehensive patient care.
•     Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
•     Provide services through in-person and virtual care models, including telehealth.

Key Qualifications

•     Knowledge of speech-language pathology assessment and treatment practices across the lifespan.
•     Knowledge of rehabilitation principles, standards of practice, and relevant legislation.
•     Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
•     Sensitivity to cultural, social, gender, and age-related considerations in healthcare delivery.
•     Ability to travel periodically to communities throughout the Northwest Territories.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited University.

Additional Requirements

•     Speech Language Pathologists must have provisional professional licensure in any Canadian province and full licensure within six months of hire.
•     Must be a practicing member of Speech and Audiology Canada (SAC).

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 benefits page or NWT Tourism

GNWT Inquiries

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Health Recruitment

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Term Position

This job opening is for a one (1) year term with the possibility of extension.

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.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Registrations

Eligible for membership with Speech and Audiology Canada and be professionally licensed in any Canadian province is mandatory for this position.

For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit

www.practiceNWT.ca

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.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28480

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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