Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Smithers, BC, Canada

Salary: $29.74 per hour (Effective July 1, 2024) · Full-time

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Pay: Salary: $29.74 per hour (Effective July 1, 2024)
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 13, 2026
Working hours: 35 Hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 14, 2026

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October 14, 2026

File: 26/27-40a

JOB POSTING

POSITION: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT - 35 Hours per week

Salary: $29.74 per hour (Effective July 1, 2024)

Plus Benefit and Pension Package (as per CUPE Local 2145 Collective Agreement)

LOCATION: ALL DISTRICT SCHOOLS

NOTE: Under the direction of the District's Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech Language Pathologist

Assistant will be assigned to work with designated students at multiple locations.

Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Certification or equivalent post-secondary speech language assistant training
Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training) and POPARD (Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Behaviour Disorders) would be an asset
One (1) year experience working with students with speech and language difficulties in a K-12 educational environment
Familiarity with computer software for students with special needs would be an asset
Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action within the guidelines provided by the Speech Language Pathologist
Demonstrated ability to manage time and schedules without day to day oversight
Familiarity with Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures
Valid Class 5 – BC Driver's Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers' abstract
Physical ability to perform the required duties

CLOSING DATE: THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED STARTING DATE: To be determined

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Responsibilities

Under the direction of the District Speech Language Pathologist, support designated students with speech and language needs. Work across multiple district school locations.

Requirements

Requires Grade 12 completion and Speech Language Pathologist Assistant certification or equivalent post-secondary training; one year of experience supporting students with speech and language difficulties in a K–12 educational setting is also required. Applicants must be able to work independently, manage schedules, follow WCB safety procedures, perform the duties physically, and hold a valid Class 5 BC driver's licence with an exemplary driving record.

Skills

Speech and Language Support
Student Support
Time Management
Schedule Management
Initiative
Decision-Making
Crisis Management
Autism Support
Special Needs Software
WCB Safety Procedures
Driving

Benefits

Benefits package
Pension package

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Keywords

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Speech and Language Difficulties
Speech Language Pathologist
Grade 12
Dogwood Certificate
Post-Secondary Training
Non-Violent Crisis Management
CPI Training
POPARD
Autism
K–12 Education
Special Needs Software
Time Management
Schedule Management
WCB Safety Procedures
Class 5 BC Driver's Licence
Student Support

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