OPSEU

Job Title: Speech Pathologist

Status: Temporary Full Time (18 months)

Department: Speech: Medicine

Program: Medicine

8 Hour Shifts; Days/Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and Port Perry

Wage Schedule: $44.670 - $57.900 per hour

Posting Reference: 2600001607

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 23 June 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 30 June 2026.

Duties And Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for identifying, evaluating, treating and managing swallowing disorders, communication disorders and language based cognitive disorders, in order to develop, restore, augment and provide alternatives for and/or maintain functional ability. Works autonomously in close collaboration with professional staff of other disciplines; interprets findings and counsels patients and/or family on treatment and outcome of treatment. Prevention activities, research, education and administrative tasks associated with caseload management are also part of the role. Travel between Lakeridge Health sites may be required.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent combination of education and experience; Registration with College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO); Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, problem-solving and case management skills; Minimum 1 year experience assessing and treating an adult neurogenic client population preferred; Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work as a team player; Demonstrated interpretive and problem solving skills; Proven excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; Proven working knowledge of personal computers, utilizing Microsoft Office software; Experience in dysphagia management, including experience conducting and interpreting Modified Barium Studies preferred Programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area; Must have a satisfactory performance record; Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; Demonstrated understanding of a commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.