Island Health·Port Alberni, British Columbia
Provide speech-language pathology services to children under kindergarten eligibility in community-based public health settings.
Identify, assess, diagnose, and treat communication delays and disorders.
Assess and treat feeding and swallowing difficulties.
Develop and implement individual and group treatment programs for an assigned caseload.
Provide consultation and education to clients, families, caregivers, staff, and the community within professional scope of practice.
Prioritize referrals and ensure optimum client care.
Support transitions of clients between acute care and community-based health services in partnership with Acute Care.
Contribute to organizational and departmental objectives in accordance with standards of practice, Island Health policies, and safety/quality protocols.
Travel between multiple sites as required and arrange transportation per operational requirements
Close Date Aug. 2 2026 Location Port Alberni Health Centre (PAHC) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4N1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0830-1630 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $44.85 - $56.02 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Sep. 1 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or designate, The Speech-Language Pathologist, Public Health provides speech language pathology services to children who are under the age of kindergarten eligibility in community-based settings such as public health units by identifying, assessing, diagnosing and treating communication delays and disorders and/or difficulties with feeding and swallowing and providing relevant consultation and/or education for clients, families, caregivers, staff and the community, within professional scope of practice in accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC standards of practice. This position prioritizes referrals, assesses, develops and implements individual and group treatment programs to ensure optimum client care for assigned caseload. In partnership with Acute Care, the Speech-Language Pathologist, Public Health supports the transition of clients between acute care and community-based health services. The Speech-Language Pathologist, Public Health contributes to the achievement of organizational and departmental objectives, in accordance with established standards of practice, Island Health policies, and work-related processes, procedures and guidelines, including safety and quality protocols. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Graduation from a recognized university program in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment with empathy, tact, and integrity.
Ability to promote culturally safe, patient-focused care incorporating cultural and spiritual beliefs and preferences, patient advocacy, and social justice concerns.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to independently organize work, set objectives, problem-solve, establish priorities, and manage time/resources to complete tasks accurately and timely.
Ability to operate equipment including computerized systems, Microsoft Office Suite applications, and clinical software programs.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Market context
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