Speech-language pathologist
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Master’s degree
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Various locations
- Willing to relocate
- School or educational institution/establishment
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Conduct audiometric tests and examinations
- Conduct speech-language tests and examinations
- Diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
- Develop, plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
- Provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders
- Conduct research related to hearing and hearing disorders
- Establish personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Plan and implement habilitation/rehabilitation programs
- Provide information to patients and families regarding the nature, extent, impact and implications of hearing loss and treatment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Certification
Additional information
Security and safety
- Immunization records
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers