Speech and Language Pathologist

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 (one) permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly and 1 (one) permanent part-time position working 37.5 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.

Our philosophy

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.”

Our team

Long-Term Care (LTC) provides resident centered care to individuals who require assistance/care in various levels in their daily living activities that creates a feeling of home belonging for all who live in Yukon Continuing care homes through responsiveness to the uniqueness of each resident. The services vary from intermediate to end of life care (Hospice) where the focus is on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life.

Home Care offers a range of services tailored to meet individual needs, including acute care, rehabilitation, and support for chronic and palliative conditions. These services are determined through personalized assessments to help clients remain in their homes, providing respite for caregivers and promoting independence and a higher quality of life.

Who we are looking for...

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 function 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.

Your benefits

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

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

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 Speech-Language Pathology
• Eligible for Registration with a Canadian professional regulatory body for Speech Language Pathology - Since this is a Condition of employment
• 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

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

• 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

Conditions of employment

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

• TB screening
• CPR level C (obtained within the past 18 months)
• Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security Clearance
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Current registration with a Canadian Speech-Language Pathology regulatory body
• Food Safe
• WHIMIS 2015.

Job requirements

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

• Exposure to animals in the Pet Therapy program
• Second-hand smoke
• Exposure to latex products
• Travel within the Territory.

Additional Information:

Relocation assistance may be available.

Learn more

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