Communication Disorders Technician -T0225

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia

Posting Number T0225 (Quote this number on application documents)
This is an NSGEU Bargaining Unit position.
Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia
This position is designated for individuals who identify as Indigenous. As part of the application process, you will be offered the opportunity to self-identify. We also welcome applicants to optionally share a short paragraph about their connection to community, lived experience, or how they might bring Indigenous perspectives into the role. This is voluntary and intended to support inclusivity in the spirit of reconciliation.

Location: Eskasoni (Old Eskasoni Health Centre)
Compensation: $26.60-$30.90
Hours: 70 hours biweekly
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: n/a
Closing Date: Open until filled

Communication Disorders Technician
Eskasoni

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 37 clinical sites, located in 26 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorder Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, provide core services (prevention, diagnosis, and treatment), develop and monitor provincial clinical standards, and collaborate with partners to deliver a number of special programs (e.g., Autism, Stroke, Cochlear Implant). Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are proud to offer:
✓A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
✓A Province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services
✓Varied caseloads and work settings
✓Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience [starting at $48,408.00], and excellent benefits package
✓Continuing education opportunities
✓Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization
✓Opportunities for role-specific education

We are accepting applications for a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) position of Communication Disorders Technician. A CDT works under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist to provide clinical support for clients with communication needs (e.g., hearing loss, speech sounds, language). Additionally, the CDT coordinates, develops, facilitates, and participates in community-based, clinic, and/or virtual caregiver education and screening activities to raise awareness and promote early identification. The home base for this position is Eskasoni. This
position includes working with autistic children and their families within the Provincial Preschool Autism Service. The successful candidate reports to the assigned Manager. Schedule to be determined.

Community Connection and Cultural Integration
This position reflects our commitment to delivering services that are:
-Integrated with community values and priorities
-Informed by Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk), embracing both Indigenous and Western knowledge systems
-Connected to Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and local organizations
-Responsive to culturally relevant approaches and holistic care
-Focused on building relationships within the community and promoting early identification and prevention through local engagement

Requirements:
-Successful completion of a recognized diploma in a related field, such as:
-Early Childhood Education (ECE)
-Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
-Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)
-Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

-OR successful completion of a Communication Disorders Technician program or other post-secondary education for speech-language/audiology assistants
-Successful completion of additional on-the-job training in speech, language and hearing services.
-Effective communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language further documents will be required.
-Flexibility in work schedule to provide evening/weekend services
-Flexibility to travel on occasion to attend continuing education, events and/or meetings
-Candidate will have to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters at the end of the probationary period
-Effective interpersonal skills with a wide variety of clients and professionals
-Available to work in a variety of settings (e.g., homes, clinic, preschool, hospital)
-Experience working with children with communication disorders
-Computer literacy skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
-Demonstrated good organizational/workload management skills
-Demonstrated familiarity with the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) Communication Health Assistant Guidelines

Assets:
-Ability to speak, read, and/or write Mi’kmaq
-Experience working with Audiologists and/or Speech-Language Pathologists
-Experience supporting caregiver training services
-Familiarity with pediatric communication disorders (Autism, phonological disorders, language delay, hearing loss)
-Lived experience with a communication difference
-Experience with communication technology and/or visual supports
-Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Note – All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search and child abuse registry search, all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact
Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act.