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Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communicative Disorders Assistant will work within the CHEO interprofessional inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation team, the Quebec Preschool Speech and Language Program, and the Clinic for Augmentative Communication (CAC).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a range of client-focused interventions forpatients with cognitive communication disorders tracheostomies and other speech and language disorders.
• Provide a range of client and family focused interventions for Quebec resident preschool aged children with speech/language delays.
• Co-facilitate parent-child group intervention programs with a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Provide mediated individual and group treatment under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assist with caseload coordination, developing intervention materials, maintaining testing and therapy materials.
• Assist with Clinic for Augmentative Communication intake tasks.
• Communicate all pertinent information with the healthcare team, school and community agencies in the most effective and efficient manner to plan, implement, and review the patient’s total care program.
• Participate in ongoing education and training and remain up to date on best practice.
• Participate in the supervision of students and support personnel and in teaching, and research.
• Represent Speech Language Pathology or Health Discipline Practice on committees .
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One-year post-graduate Community College Communications Disorders Assistant Diploma (Essential)
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge regarding Guidelines for Supportive Personnel from the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) (Essential)
• Experience working in an inpatient setting (Preferred)
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work interprofessionally (Essential)
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)   
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs.

*Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening.  Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process.  This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.    

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 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

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 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.