Company Description George Jeffrey Children’s Centre (GJCC) is a pediatric health facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario that provides specialized services to children and youth with physical, communication, and developmental needs. The Centre offers occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech-language pathology, social work, recreation, and behaviour support as part of its comprehensive care. Inter-professional, multi-disciplinary teams collaborate to deliver client-centered rehabilitative services. GJCC is committed to empowering and inspiring children, youth, and families through supportive, inclusive, and family-focused environments.
Role Description The Speech Language Pathologist is an on-site role based in Thunder Bay, ON. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, and communication disorders in children and youth, including conducting standardized assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. Day-to-day tasks include providing direct therapy sessions, monitoring progress, updating documentation, and collaborating closely with families, caregivers, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The Speech Language Pathologist will also contribute to inter-professional care planning, provide education and coaching to families and community partners, and participate in case conferences and program development as needed.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in Speech Therapy and Speech assessment and intervention with pediatric populations.
- Experience working with Communication Disorders, including evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
- Knowledge and clinical experience in Language Disorders, including expressive and receptive language challenges.
- Competence in assessing and managing Dysphagia and related feeding and swallowing concerns in children and youth.
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent from an accredited program.
- Eligible for or holding licensure/registration with the appropriate provincial regulatory body (e.g., CASLPO) and professional liability insurance.
- Experience in pediatric or developmental settings, preferably in a multi-disciplinary or community-based environment.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in inter-professional teams.
- Commitment to client-centered, family-focused care and adherence to ethical and evidence-based practice.
