Summary

We are currently hiring a regular, full-time, Cochlear Implant Audiologist to join the Audiology Team at St. Paul's Hospital!

St. Paul’s hosts the BC Adult Cochlear Implant Program, the only adult cochlear implant centre in British Columbia. It provides the entire continuum of care: assessment, surgery, and long-term rehabilitation, for adults with severe hearing loss who cannot benefit from hearing aids alone. Historically, the first cochlear implant in Canada was performed at St. Paul's Hospital in 1982!

The Cochlear Implant Audiologist (CI Audiologist):

• Works with the Coordinator, BC Adult Cochlear Implant Program and reporting to the Professional Practice Leader.
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess candidacy for cochlear implant services, intra-operative monitoring, post-implantation monitoring and follow up services to patients. Performs hearing assessments and audiologic test battery specific to patient's presenting problems.
• Reports findings, consults with referring physicians and the Professional Practice Leader - Audiology regarding intervention options for individual patients.
• The CI Audiologist provides information to team members and relevant community agencies regarding the continuum of service.
• Consults, reports, advocates, and liaises with community agencies. Develops educational/ training resources, program planning and performs research activities as required.

What You Bring

Education

• Master's Degree in Audiology from a recognized program.
• Minimum of two (2) years recent and relevant Post Masters clinical experience specifically providing cochlear implant audiology services including a minimum of one (1) year of extensive experience performing cochlear implant audiology services within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Current Registration as an Audiologist in the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.
• Current and maintained Advanced Competency Certification in Cochlear Implant Management from the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field of audiology, cochlear implantation, current implant devices and technology, and programming devices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of audiology assessment (including complex cases) as it relates to cochlear implantation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using effective, listening, probing and counseling techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to gather necessary information and explain technical information/results to individuals with varying levels of understanding.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively and work collaboratively and effectively in an interprofessional environment.
• Knowledge of research methodology and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate relevant scientific literature.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction in pursuing professional development .
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines, and independently plan and prioritize duties in response to changing program and organizational demands.
• Ability to organize work.
• Demonstrated teaching skills to support audiology graduate student externships.
• Ability to operate related equipment and software programs.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

What We Offer

• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Competitive pay: $42.27 to $52.81 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Comprehensive benefits: These are unionized roles that include a robust benefits package, a competitive pension plan, and even a 50% discount on transit passes for eligible employees!