Speech-Language Pathologist Career Opportunities
Nunavut offers you an opportunity to experience a different way of life; where trees don’t block the view of the stunning landscape and the local culture and rich history warms the coldest nights.
Speech-Language Pathologist – Health Therapy Services: Casual or Part-Time Position
We are recruiting a speech-language pathologist to work in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. The SLP will work on a multidisciplinary health care team, striving to provide accessible and culturally relevant services to clients of all ages in a variety of health care settings. Opportunities:
Casual SLP position: Position is full-time hours (37.5 hours/week) based in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. Includes travelling regularly to surrounding communities to provide community-based services and provision of tele-rehabilitation services. SLP applicant must be available to be based in Nunavut for 5 or more weeks to be considered for this opportunity.
This position may lead to ongoing part-time SLP position in which the SLP can be based elsewhere in Canada but must be flexible to travel regularly to the Kivalliq region of Nunavut and provide ongoing follow up to their clients. SLP would be available to work regularly scheduled full-time hours when in Nunavut for defined blocks of time (4 or more weeks at a time) and then work part-time hours providing virtual telerehabilitation follow up from a home-based office. In this scenario, preference will be given to applicants based in Winnipeg or with a principal residence that has efficient air travel routes to the Kivalliq region of Nunavut.
Education and Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
- Must be currently registered to practice speech language pathology with good standing in any one Canadian province
- Eligible for certification with the Speech Language and Audiology Canada (SAC)
- Positions are subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting an accurate clinical assessment relevant to the client’s needs
- Establish, implement and evaluate appropriate therapeutic interventions for individual clients
- Develops program plans for individual clients and groups that will be implemented in the school setting.
- Works with families, school support staff, and other health professionals to demonstrate how programs and equipment are to be used in the school setting.
- Develops new Speech Language programs to address the needs of Nunavut students.
- Provide education to clients, families, the school team, and other caregivers on how to carry out intervention recommendations
- Maintains professional competence by keeping abreast of current practices and therapies to contribute to achieving the best outcomes for clients.
Experience:
- Experience with preschool and school age children is required.
- Two or more years directly related general clinical experience preferred.
- Cross-cultural awareness and clinical experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed practice & cultural safety preferred.
- Computer literacy and electronic health records experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Effective oral and written communication
- Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.
- Proficiency in the Inuktitut language is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team is essential.
- Must have a well-developed understanding of professional responsibility and confidentiality.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be able to work with limited supervision, be self-directed and prioritize own work.
- Must be able to work effectively in a remote setting with limited resources available.
Why the University of Manitoba?
Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes a comprehensive group benefits, pension plan, employee and family assistance program and professional development opportunities.
Salary range is from $46.60-66.48 / hour dependent on experience and location of services. We offer comprehensive benefits, as well as relocation assistance as applicable to the position. Flights and accommodations will be provided and coordinated for the SLP for these opportunities.
Diversity and Immigration Statement:
The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
To apply for these positions, please visit: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=50058.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact:
Monica Achtemichuk – Director of Medical Rehabilitation Programs
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Ongomiizwin – Health Services Inuit Health Program