Job Description

Are you an SLP who is passionate about bringing the best neurodiversity affirming, evidence-based practice to young children with developmental differences?

Are you looking for a progressive, positive, fun-loving, and supportive work environment?

Nurture is seeking a speech-language pathologists to join our team of dedicated clinicians.

Come play with us and love your work!

This role is an excellent fit for a new graduate seeking mentorship, or an experienced clinician looking to join a great team.

About Nurture:

Nurture Learning and Development is a non-profit society. Our mission is to provide outstanding, innovative developmental support to children and their families through direct service provision, and professional development. We work with a wide children and families and providing a range of interdisciplinary services from infancy to school age.

At Nurture we are committed to ongoing professional development, and to providing a dynamic and engaging workplace for exceptional therapists.

We are a positive, supportive, and fun loving workplace. We provide a mix of community based services in homes and daycares, and clinic based services in our beautiful East Vancouver clinic.

The Opportunity:

Working alongside occupational therapists and therapy assistants, you will provide a range of comprehensive supports for young children with a variety of developmental needs. You will have opportunities to work on everything from early social engagement, speech, language, and AAC, to emotional regulation and executive functioning. Be one of first therapists in the country - and the world! to learn the JASPER therapy approach (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation: Kasari, Gulsrud, Shire & Strawbridge, 2021). Collaborate with your SLP, OT, and therapy assistant colleagues on a daily basis. Act as a guide for families navigating the process of diagnosis and supporting their child. Develop and practice your skills in parent coaching, and training therapy assistants and other support staff. Have regular ongoing support from the Nurture Leadership Team.
Candidates

must

meet criteria for licensure with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia, and have significant experience and interest in pediatric populations.

Requirements

:

The ability to quickly develop warm and caring professional relationships with clients and their families, Nurture staff, and community partners. High level of analytical and clinical problem solving skill. Strong understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice, and the ability to assess and interpret scientific literature. Strong understanding of child development across domains. Strong organizational and planning skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. A strong desire to develop leadership skills and work collaboratively with a team.
Transportation, a criminal record check, and current First Aid certification will be required for this position.

Working Arrangements & Remuneration

:

Nurture is a non-profit society operating on a fee-for-service basis. We are committed to ensuring that our clinicians receive a competitive wage. Clinicians will be employed by Nurture and will receive a combination of commission and salaried pay ranging from $83-115,000. Pay will vary based on experience and training. There is opportunity for substantial salary growth over time at Nurture.

Additional Benefits:

Over $6000 of professional development provided in your first year of work, and an additional $500 professional development allowance for courses of your choosing. Weekly dedicated supervision time from Directors. $1000 Health Spending Account annually.
For Speech Language Pathologists who are new graduates or do not yet meet criteria for the Registered Autism Service Providers List, we offer a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with reduced caseload expectations and added learning and mentorship time. This provides a period of mentoring and experience to allow clinicians to develop specialized skills and meet RASP list criteria.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and current CV to Kate Chase, kate@nurturelearn.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Commission pay
Benefits:

Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-08