Speech Language Pathologist

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 is for one full-time permanent position. Please note that this posting may be used for anticipatory part-time, permanent, term, casual or positions of a similar nature.

Who we are

Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services. Continuing Care’s philosophy is “every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality of living.”

Your Role

We are looking for a dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to provide clinical care services for residents/clients (Long term care and Homecare) with communication and/or swallowing disorders. The Speech-Language Pathologist is an integral member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for providing direct care and consultations to enhance, maintain, improve, or restore the client/resident’s ability to functional at an optimal level. The Speech-Language pathologist plans, directs, delivers, and evaluates services through direct assessment, interventions, consultations, and assignment of task components to Rehabilitation Assistants. This position also may provide training to Continuing Care Staff and participate in quality improvement initiatives. The incumbent contributes to an environment that is inclusive; non-discriminatory; physically, psychologically, and culturally safe.

For more information about this position, please contact: Heidi Croucher, Acting Manager, Community Care, at 867-332-3240 or at Heidi.Croucher@yukon.ca

For more information about applying on a Health and Social Services competition, please contact: Erica Couch at 867-332-9213 or at Erica.Couch@yukon.ca

Essential Qualifications

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

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current registration or licensure with a Canadian Professional regulatory body for Speech-Language Pathology
• Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist providing assessments and treatments in a community environment and/or long-term care setting is an asset
• Experience supervising support staff is an asset.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• Strong assessment skills
• Ability to supervise and provide leadership for support staff
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation’s culture
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate individual and group programs
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage a diverse caseload

Additional Information:

Relocation assistance may be available.

Conditions of Employment: TB screening, CPR level C (obtained within the past 18 months), Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security Clearence, Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, current registration with a Canadian Speech-Language Pathology regulatory body, Food Safe, WHIMIS 2015.

Job Requirements: Exposure to animals in the Pet Therapy program; secondhand smoke, exposure to latex products; travel within territory.

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