Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
Posting Number SLP3624 (Quote this number on application documents)
This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.
Successful applicants may be eligible to receive a one-time signing bonus of $5,000 and a relocation allowance of up to $2,500, with receipts. In turn, a return of service will be required for 2 years.
Location: Cape Breton (the home base site will be decided upon discussion with the successful candidate)
Compensation: $51.06-66.50/hour
Hours: 70 hours biweekly
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: n/a
Closing Date: Open until filled
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cape Breton
Working in Cape Breton offers a unique opportunity to combine meaningful clinical work with a strong sense of community. In this role, you will support children and families while building lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners. Rural practice brings distinct advantages, closer collaboration with healthcare and education teams, greater continuity of care, and the ability to see the direct impact of your work.
Practice with Purpose. Live with Balance.
Working in Cape Breton offers a meaningful opportunity to deliver high‑quality speech‑language pathology services while being deeply connected to the community you serve. Clinicians in this region value the strong relationships they build with families, early learning environments, healthcare and education partners, and community organizations.
Rural and community‑based practice allows for flexibility, collaboration, and continuity of care. Many clinicians appreciate the opportunity to support diverse and under‑reached populations, including Mi’kmaq communities, and to contribute to more accessible, family‑centered service delivery across the Island.
Outside of work, Cape Breton offers a lifestyle grounded in balance and connection. Known for its natural beauty, rich culture, and welcoming communities, the Island provides a slower pace of living-with minimal traffic, the water never far away, and access to hiking, coastal walks, and vibrant music and cultural events.
“Working here is a privilege-I’ve had the opportunity to build strong relationships with colleagues and the community while fostering meaningful connections in this close-knit place.”
— Team member, Sydney
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. This position will provide virtual, in person, and/or group speech-language services on Cape Breton Island. The home base will be decided after discussion with the successful candidate. This position supports autistic children and their families. The caseload assignment may include any of the services included within the Provincial Preschool Autism Service (e.g., Intensive Services, Focused Interventions, Early Start Denver Model, QuickStart Nova Scotia, HSNS Communication Services, Foundational Education). The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager and will have a flexible schedule to allow evening and/or weekend services, as required.
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 preschool speech and language assessment and treatment
- Familiarity with a variety of service delivery options for pediatric caseloads
- Knowledge of discipline specific best practices in assessment and early intervention of young children with developmental disabilities, specifically those with autism
- Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care
- Flexibility to travel throughout Eastern Zone on a regular basis
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Assets:
- At least two years of experience within the last 5 years with children with autism
- At least two years of clinical experience within the last 5 years with provision of alternative and augmentative communication systems
- Experience with off-site/home-based service delivery model
- 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
- Training and knowledge of Pivotal Response Treatment and Picture Exchange Communication System
- Lived experience with a communication difference
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 [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.
