Position Summary
We are seeking a Term Specific Part Time Speech-language Pathologist | Early Childhood Development at Kelowna Community Health and Services Centre in Kelowna, BC.
Days of work: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Days
Shift times: 08:30 to 16:30
This is a relief position until the return of incumbent April 1, 2026.
What we offer:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation-Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
**New Rate as of April 1, 2024 will be $42.27 to $52.81.
This position may be eligible for the B.C. Loan Forgiveness Program.
With this opportunity comes with eligibility to apply for reimbursement of registration or membership fees through the Health Sciences Association.
What will you work on?
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) S-LP works with children aged birth-to-school entry from a variety of cultural backgrounds and their parents/caregivers. The ECD S-LP will engage in screening, assessment, intervention, coaching, and education in all areas of speech, language, and communication with this population. The ECD S-LP will collaborate with other professionals from the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD), Ministry of Education (MoE), as well as local community organizations.
We are looking for an ECD S-LP with experience/preference working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and their caregivers. The ECD S-LP will have excellent oral and written communication abilities and be able to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. The ECD S-LP will be creative in supporting clients’ goals while adhering to program guidelines. The ECD S-LP will be an active and engaged team member, able to respectfully communicate and resolve conflict in a timely manner.
Where are we located?
The largest and liveliest lakeshore community in the Okanagan, Kelowna is well-known as a year round outdoor playground. Named The Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004, Kelowna’s sunny weather, spectacular scenery, lakes, canyons and many attractions are the perfect combination for those who enjoy an active lifestyle and an urban setting.
Kelowna residents and visitors enjoy a vibrant cultural life including a professional symphony, annual festivals, and art exhibits. Golf courses, orchards, pristine lakes and numerous surrounding vineyards make Kelowna (and nearby West Kelowna and Winfield/Lake Country) a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. World-class skiing and snowboarding is only a short drive away at Big White – where Canada’s largest ski-in/ski-out village offers a host of winter activities, fine dining and shopping.
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Qualifications
• Registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.
• One year’s recent, related experience in working with clients in Early Childhood Development setting and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. New grads are also welcome to apply.
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.