Audiologist

This is an until–filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time with 24-hours posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

Hearing Services is the public audiology service for the Yukon Territory. Our team strives to provide inclusive, accessible hearing health services to all Yukoners, from newborns to older adults. We are seeking an enthusiastic, resourceful audiologist to join our dynamic team of innovators to provide progressive, accessible hearing health care.

Your role

Reporting to the Manager of Hearing Services, you will deliver professional audiological services to Yukon residents. You will be responsible for performing adult and pediatric diagnostic hearing assessments, selecting and dispensing hearing aids, aural rehabilitation, public education, and providing in-services to healthcare professionals.

If you are committed to providing quality hearing healthcare in a public health care setting, enjoy working independently and as part of a team, and are ready for a new challenge, we’d like to hear from you. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

• For more information on this job, please contact Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Lichter, Manager of Audiology Services at 867-667-5913 or Margaret.Lichter@yukon.ca
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan (she/her), HR Consultant at 867-332-5768 or Jaime.Strachan@yukon.ca

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Check out:

• Yukon Life
• Working at Yukon government
• Whitehorse Lifestyle
• Yukon, Larger than Life

Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Master’s Degree in Audiology from a Canadian university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized international program, per ACSLPA criteria;
• Current ACSLPA registration, or eligibility to register;
• Recent experience in conducting full pediatric diagnostic audiometric assessments and/or pediatric hearing aid fittings;
• Recent experience conducting diagnostic audiometric assessments and interpretation;
• Experience with specialized testing, such as: auditory brainstem response testing, tinnitus measurement and management, vestibular assessments, and central auditory screening will be considered an asset.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Developing strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to influence collaborative goals;
• Ability to build strong rapport with pediatric clients and care-givers;
• Ability to research current literature and integrate new-evidenced based principles into audiology practice, as appropriate;
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to solve complex problems;
• Strong understanding of ethics and confidentiality in practice.

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• A copy of your Master’s Degree in Audiology or Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) from a recognized university;
• Current registration with a Provincial Audiology Canadian regulatory body;
• Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector;
• TB screening.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent;
• WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Periodic travel to Yukon communities.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.