Job Description

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Title:

Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Practitioner

Location:

Metro Vancouver, BC

Position Status:

1.0 FTE - Full time (35 hours/week), typically Mon-Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Reports to:

Manager, Clinical Services

Join a Team Where Every Fitting Changes More Than One Life

Founded in 1956, Wavefront Centre is Canada's leading charitable, not-for-profit organization dedicated to communication accessibility. As a social enterprise, we reinvest revenue from our audiology services into expanding access, innovation, and support in Audiology & Hearing Healthcare, Accessible Communication Services, Accessibility Advisory Services, Community Outreach and Community Research. Working at Wavefront Centre means joining a team that blends clinical excellence with social purpose transforming not only individual lives, but entire communities.

At Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility, your clinical expertise becomes a catalyst for broad social impact. Here, every device you fit, every counselling session you deliver, and every client you empower directly supports our charitable mission--helping more Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals access the communication tools, services, and community supports they deserve. If you're looking for a role where your clinical excellence creates measurable, life-changing ripple effects well beyond the person in front of you, this is the place to do it.

Job Summary

As an Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Practitioner, you'll provide comprehensive, person-centred hearing healthcare that empowers people to communicate with confidence. You'll work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to clinical quality, integrity, and accessibility for all.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care, Operations & Client Impact

Conduct full hearing assessments, including identification, evaluation, diagnosis, and counselling

Deliver clear, compassionate education about the impacts of hearing loss to clients and families

Recommend, fit, validate, verify, and service hearing aids and other assistive devices and technology

Provide aural (re)habilitation to enhance communication skills

Perform cerumen management (training available)

Maintain accurate client records and documentation in accordance with college standards

Support daily/weekly calibration and maintenance of audiology equipment

Contribute to infection control and safety procedures

Research, Education & Community Engagement

Participate in research initiatives

Deliver public presentations and educational talks

Supervise and mentor students from Audiology and HIP programs

Assist with training and mentoring Audiometric Technicians

Qualifications

Master's degree or diploma from an accredited Audiology or Hearing Instrument Practitioner program

Current (or in progress) registration with the College of Health & Care Professionals of BC

Strong computer literacy and exceptional attention to detail

Proficiency with hearing assessment tools, hearing aids, and assistive technologies

Knowledge of cochlear implants is an asset

ASL fluency or a willingness to learn

Excellent communication skills grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and respect

Ability to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision

Comfort navigating shifting priorities in a dynamic clinical setting

A collaborative, client-centred mindset

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $75,225 - $101,775 annually, aligned with experience, expertise, and internal equity. As a charitable social enterprise, we invest directly in our people so that you can focus on exceptional care for clients and meaningful community impact.

Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive extended health and dental coverage

A robust employer-matched pension plan for long-term financial security

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days

Professional development support, continuing education opportunities, and internal training

Predictable hours (35 hours/week, Monday-Friday) that support work-life balance

The chance to work in a mission-driven, client-centred care environment

Meaningful impact: every device you fit helps fund communication access for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals

Workplace Safety

Wavefront Centre requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt for reasons covered under the BC Human Rights Code. Proof of vaccination is required.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Wavefront Centre, we believe accessibility begins with equity. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. Accommodations and accessible formats for interviews are available upon request.

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter, resume (PDF), and list of references with the job title in the subject line to: careers@wavefrontcentre.ca . Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this role. For more information, visit: Wavefront Centre .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,225.00-$101,775.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person