OPPORTUNITY

Children?s Hearing & Speech Centre of BC is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). The successful candidate will work with deaf and hard of hearing children, as well as other children requiring speech and language support, ages 3?6. The Centre is a joyful, inclusive, language-rich environment and the only Listening & Spoken Language Centre in Western Canada. While the role requires a high degree of autonomy, the SLP will be a fully integrated member of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Centre Based Programs, the Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) has the primary responsibility of providing listening and spoken language intervention services to families and students with hearing loss enrolled in the Early Learning Program and Primary Programs (if required) at the Centre. Additional duties include formal and informal assessment, consultation and collaboration with classroom teachers and support staff, outside service providers and other tasks as assigned. The SLP will abide by CHSC Code of Ethics and apply best practices as outlined in CHSC policy and by the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the speech and language pathologist in an educational setting.

Direct Intervention:

• Provide ongoing speech and language therapy to children aged 3?6
• Collaborate with classroom teams and Early Childhood Educators
• Provide parent education and coaching
• Administer formal and informal assessments (annual and ongoing)
• Prepare and write assessment reports
• Maintain accurate client records in Nucleus
• Contribute to annual reporting with classroom teams
• Develop IFSPs and/or IEPs in collaboration with team members
• Participate in care planning as required
• Assist families with funding applications

Additional Responsibilities:

• Foster a safe, orderly, and engaging therapy environment that supports positive behaviour and self-image
• Maintain a welcoming and organized therapy space aligned with current learning goals
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and case conferences
• Act as a resource for speech and language services across the organization
• Represent the Centre positively within the community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (required)
• Experience working with deaf and hard of hearing children (preferred)
• Experience in early childhood or school-based settings (preferred)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Experience with IFSP/IEP development and family-centred practice

Days, Hours: 5 days per week, 7.5 hours per day

Start date: September 1, 2026

Location: On-site

Salary Range: $84,000?$95,000 annual equivalent, depending upon experience, plus comprehensive benefits

To apply:

Please email your cover letter and resume to: SChodos@childrenshearing.ca

Children?s Hearing & Speech Centre of BC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including racialized individuals, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.

Pay: $84,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person