Speech-language Pathologist | Early Childhood Development

Position Summary
We are seeking a Permanent Part Time Speech-language Pathologist | Early Childhood Development at Kamloops Public Health Unit in Kamloops, BC.

Days of work: Monday to Friday, Flexible Days

Shift times: 08:30 to 16:30 (18.75 hours/week)

What we offer:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation-Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

**New Rate as of April 1, 2024 will be $42.27 to $52.81.

With this opportunity comes with eligibility to apply for reimbursement of registration or membership fees through the Health Sciences Association.

What will you work on?

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) S-LP works with children aged birth-to-school entry from a variety of cultural backgrounds and their parents/caregivers. The ECD S-LP will engage in screening, assessment, intervention, coaching, and education in all areas of speech, language, and communication with this population. The ECD S-LP will collaborate with other professionals from the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD), Ministry of Education (MoE), as well as local community organizations.

We are looking for an ECD S-LP with experience/preference working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their caregivers. The ECD S-LP will have excellent oral and written communication abilities and be able to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. The ECD S-LP will be creative in supporting clients’ goals while adhering to program guidelines. The ECD S-LP will be an active and engaged team member, able to respectfully communicate and resolve conflict in a timely manner.

Where are we located?

Proud to be Canada's Tournament Capital, the city of Kamloops is situated in the heart of the southern interior at the meeting of the North and South Thompson Rivers. Kamloops is the 3rd largest city outside the Lower Mainland and is the centre of commercial trade and services for the region.

Recreation and culture

Residents enjoy a lively professional arts scene that offers up a variety of galleries, the symphony, and a number of live theaters, modern shops, excellent parks and multi-use trails, world class ski and golf resorts, top recreational facilities as well as an endless choice of water sports and fishing lakes. Kamloops is home to some of the best mountain biking in North America and the renowned four season resort Sun Peaks is only 45 minutes away. Blue skies, endless sunshine, one thousand lakes and spectacular landscapes make the Kamloops region the natural place to work and play.

Apply today!

Qualfications
• Registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.
• One year’s recent, related experience in working with clients in Early Childhood Development setting and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.