Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP1126

Job summary

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia Posting Number SLP1126 (Quote this number on application documents) This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position. Location: Truro Compensation: $51.06-$66.50/hour Hours: 70 hours biweekly Start Date: Aug 10, 2026 End Date: N/A Closing Date: Jul 20, 2026 Speech-Language Pathologist Truro Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinica…

Job details

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia Posting Number SLP1126 (Quote this number on application documents) This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position. Location: Truro Compensation: $51.06-$66.50/hour Hours: 70 hours biweekly Start Date: Aug 10, 2026 End Date: N/A Closing Date: Jul 20, 2026 Speech-Language Pathologist Truro Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites, located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians. Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation. We are proud to offer: A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services Varied caseloads and work settings Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience (starting at $92,939), and excellent benefits package Continuing education opportunities Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization We are accepting applications for the regular, full-time position of Speech-Language Pathologist. The home base is Truro. This position supports adult inpatient swallowing and communication, along with adult outpatient communication caseloads. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined. Requirements: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP) licensure or eligible for licensure Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required. Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings Candidates will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period Recent experience with provision of assessment and treatment of communication and/or swallowing for adult clients in inpatient and/or outpatient settings Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for adult caseloads Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care Assets: Experience working with interprofessional clinical teams and/or working with supportive personnel Experience with provision of services via telepractice Experience providing caregiver training and/or coaching Experience in provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems Ability to communicate in multiple languages in a clinical setting Training and knowledge of MBSImP Lived experience with a communication difference Able to start immediately Experience with voice assessment, treatment, and training Note – All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@nshsc.nshealth.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.

What you’ll do

Provide assessment and treatment for adult inpatient swallowing and communication, as well as adult outpatient communication caseloads. Collaborate with interprofessional teams to deliver integrated provincial services and maintain clinical standards.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and licensure (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists. Candidates must have recent experience treating adult communication and swallowing disorders in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits Package • Continuing Education Opportunities • Relocation Opportunities • Clinical Specialization Opportunities

Listed skills

• Effective communication · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Speech-Language Pathology
• Swallowing Assessment
• Communication Treatment
• Adult Inpatient Care
• Adult Outpatient Care
• Family-Centered Care
• Telepractice
• Caregiver Training
• Augmentative And Alternative Communication
• Voice Assessment
• MBSImP
• Interprofessional Collaboration