KidsInclusive – Communications Program
Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC)
Part-Time (0.8 FTE) | Day Shifts
OPSEU Non Central 4106
Wage: $44.67 – $57.92 per hour + benefits/pension
At KidsInclusive, we are dedicated to supporting children and youth with physical and developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. As part of Kingston Health Sciences Centre, you will join a collaborative, compassionate team committed to delivering family-centred, evidence-based care across clinical and community settings.
We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who is passionate about paediatric rehabilitation and thrives in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
This role is based at the KidsInclusive sites at Hotel Dieu Hospital (Kingston) and Brockville, with travel throughout the KFLA and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark (LLG) regions, including schools, homes, and community settings.
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will:
- Assess and support children and youth with a wide range of communication, developmental, and feeding needs
- Deliver individual and group interventions in clinic, school, home, and community environments
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans
- Provide services in:
- Developmental paediatrics
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC/ACS)
- Feeding and swallowing
- Communicate assessment findings and recommendations clearly with families and care partners
- Supervise therapy assistants and contribute to client progress monitoring
- Maintain clinical documentation aligned with College standards and KHSC policies
- Partner with families, educators, and community agencies to support integrated care
- Promote family-centred practice, ensuring dignity, respect, and active participation in decision-making
- Liaise with schools, daycares, and external service providers (with consent)
- Participate in team and programme meetings
- Support onboarding, mentorship, and student education
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and programme development
- Maintain ongoing professional development and learning
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent)
- Current registration and good standing with CASLPO
- Minimum 2 years’ recent paediatric experience (Children’s Treatment Centre preferred)
- Experience supporting children with complex physical and developmental needs
- Strong collaboration and communication skills within interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to deliver care in community-based environments
- Commitment to client and family-centred care principles
Additional Requirements:
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Health Care Provider level)
- Satisfactory criminal reference check including vulnerable sector screening
- Proficiency in French is considered an asset
- Be part of a leading paediatric rehabilitation programme in Eastern Ontario
- Work in a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven environment
- Influence the lives of children and families through meaningful, impactful care
- Contribute to innovative, community-based service delivery models
At KHSC and KidsInclusive, every team member is expected to:
- Uphold safe work practices and professional standards
- Demonstrate respect, compassion, and inclusion
- Work collaboratively to achieve shared goals and exceptional patient care
If you are passionate about helping children communicate, connect, and thrive, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at KidsInclusive.
KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.
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We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.
