Job Description

Your Opportunity:
If you are a Speech Language Pathologist who loves to work with children, then this position might be just what you're looking for! As our Speech Language Pathologist II you will be working both independently and as part of an inter-professional team, responsible for providing assessment and intervention services to primarily preschool (and some school aged) children and their families in the Lacombe and Rimbey communities. This position is based at the Lacombe Community Health Centre with travel to Rimbey required. Lacombe is a lovely city located in Central Alberta, 20 minutes north of Red Deer on the QE II. Lacombe has a wide variety of recreation amenities and facilities including the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre, Barnett Arenas, sports fields and ball diamonds, and trails and campgrounds galore! A regional public transit service connects Lacombe, Blackfalds and Red Deer and is an important quality of life benefit to those who prefer small town living. Lacombe is surrounded by parks and lakes and is a little piece of heaven right here on earth! Join a team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff and physicians who promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across the province. We're passionate about what we do. Discover interesting and challenging work, where you have the opportunity to grow your skills, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and make your mark as you contribute to a healthy Alberta.
Description:
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide clinical professional practice both independently and as a part of a collaborative team, which may include external partners. You will be responsible for providing prevention, health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention, and case management. You will participate in the planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and other partners. Your leadership and interpersonal skills will aid you in supervising students and providing clinical guidance to other staff as appropriate. You will use your clinical expertise to inform ongoing quality improvement, service integration, and program development.

Classification:

Speech Pathologist II

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Children's Rehabilitation Services

Primary Location:

Lacombe Community Health Ctr

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

24-NOV-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

04-DEC-2025

Temporary End Date:

08-JAN-2027

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$43.38

Maximum Salary:

$57.63

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with pediatric rehabilitation. Experience working with SLP Assistants. Experience working with children with complex needs (hearing impairments, ASD diagnosis, etc.). Experience working with children with suspected or confirmed Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Experience using technology to provide online therapy services.