If you are passionate about caring for people, responsive to the needs of others, dedicated to providing quality care, and looking for a rewarding career in health care with a leading Child Treatment Centre in Northeastern Ontario, THRIVE has a position for you. THRIVE Child Development Centre/THRIVE Centre de développement de l’enfant is an incorporated, non-profit Children’s Treatment Centre made up of a variety of therapists, clinicians and support staff. Using a family-centred, strengths-based approach, our experienced and dedicated professional staff provide a range of assessment, intervention and community-based services building on the child’s unique strengths, gifts and talents so that they and their families can truly THRIVE! Visit www.kidsthrive.ca for more information.
We are looking for a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join us for a contract until March 31, 2026, who has a passion for working with children and can provide care in Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, Elliot Lake, Blind River and surrounding areas throughout the District of Algoma. The successful SLP will be responsible for completing assessments and intervention with children and youth presenting with speech sound, motor speech, fluency, and voice disorders or difficulties in accordance with the policies, philosophy, mission, vision and values of the organization. Travel may be required (including overnight travel). CASLPO mentorship can be provided.
We believe in the power of teamwork and partnership, and achieving excellence through innovation, curiosity and optimism. In addition to our fun and collaborative working environment, we also offer: a competitive salary, access to Employee Family Assistance Program, a flexible schedule, vacation pay / paid time off (including winter break office closure), and voluntary participation in a defined benefit pension plan (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan HOOPP). For every dollar you contribute to HOOPP, THRIVE contributes $1.26.
What is required from you:
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent
Member in good standing, or in process of getting membership, in the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
Current CPR/First Aid Certification
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
Satisfactory criminal background check and vulnerable sector screen (CPIC)
A valid Class G driver’s license and personal transportation
What we need from you:
Experience in pediatric rehabilitation is an asset
Experience assessing and treating speech sound, motor speech, fluency and voice disorders is an asset
Self-motivated and able to work independently, balanced with a passion for supporting and working within a team committed to a collaborative, attuned, strength-based approach to problem solving
Ability to problem-solve, develop strategies and course of action to follow
Sensitive to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual, and positional differences among staff, providers, and children/families served
Demonstrates experience working with a family centred-approach, ensuring clients and families have a voice and are engaged as true partners in care
Ability to organize and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills including verbal, written, presentation and listening skills
Competency in using various computer tools such as MS Word, Outlook, Excel
Ability to communicate in both official languages is an asset
What THRIVE offers you:
Competitive hourly wage.
6% Vacation pay.
Participation in a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP). For every dollar you contribute, THRIVE contributes $1.26.
Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
A flexible schedule, which allows work-life balance.
AI is not being used in this recruitment process.
THRIVE Child Development Centre/Centre de développement de l’enfant is an incorporated, non-profit Children’s Treatment Centre providing inter-disciplinary pediatric rehabilitation, respite care coordination, an on-site childcare program and resource support to community childcare centres in Sault Ste. Marie and throughout the District of Algoma. Using a family-centred, strengths-based approach, our experienced and dedicated professional staff provide a range of assessment, intervention and community-based services building on the child’s unique strengths, gifts and talents so that they and their families can truly THRIVE!
Visit www.kidsthrive.ca for more information.
If you are interested in joining an amazing team of professionals to creating a future of possibilities for children, submit your cover letter and resume by visiting our career page at https://kidsthrive.ca/about/careers-volunteers/
Everyone is welcome — as an inclusive workplace, we are committed to creating positive and welcoming space within our organization, for our clients, families, volunteers, staff, and community partners.
THRIVE is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights our job applicants during the recruitment process. Should at any point throughout the recruitment process an applicant require accommodation or communication in an alternative format because of a disability please contact People & Culture at 705-759-1131. We are committed to providing accommodation or alternate formats upon request within a reasonable time period in a mutually agreed upon format.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
