Speech Language Pathologist

Join Our Mission to Make a Difference at ABC Head Start Society!

At ABC Head Start Society, we’re on a mission to raise families out of poverty and help children harness their superpowers, conquer hardships, and live their best lives. We envision a world where every child has equal access to a full and successful life, and we’re looking for passionate, caring, and driven individuals to join us on this journey.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you’ll play a vital role in fostering communication success for students through a consultative approach. Rather than providing direct one-to-one therapy, you will work within a consultative model—collaborating closely with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to design strategies, supports, and ‑communication rich‑ environments that help all children thrive. You will also provide clinical supervision to Speech Language‑ Assistants (SLAs), who play a key role in implementing the strategies and programming you design. Through your guidance, SLAs will carry out targeted activities, model techniques, and support classroom teams, ensuring interventions are delivered consistently and with integrity.

You will also conduct comprehensive assessments for new students applying to the program to determine eligibility and inform individualized support plans. This position includes maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to team-based problem-solving to promote student success.

We value continuous learning and offer opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and leadership within a supportive team environment. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact through innovative, consultative practices, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

At our agency, we are driven by our core values of belonging, empowerment, collaboration, and growth. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and included, empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, as we work together to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering growth, not only for those we support but also for our team, by embracing continuous learning and innovation. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to have you join our mission-driven team.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re not just another workplace—we’re a supportive, mission-driven community that cares deeply about our staff and the families we serve. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Work-Life Balance: Nonprofit work means fewer late nights and more time to focus on what really matters—your well-being and the kids in your care.
• A Culture of Growth: Whether it’s professional development workshops, mentorship, or opportunities for career advancement, we’re here to help you grow as a professional and as a person.
• Supportive Environment: We’re all about lifting each other up. You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, compassion, and care.
• Making a Difference: The impact you’ll have on the lives of vulnerable children and their families will be more rewarding than you can imagine.

What You’ll Do

• Assessment & Progress Monitoring: Collaborate with classroom teams, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to assess and monitor students’ speech and language needs.
• Individualized Instructions: Review and revise measures and goals to ensure instruction aligns with each child’s development profile.
• Treatment Planning & Intervention: Develop differential strategies and interventions that support communication, speech, and language development within classroom and home environments.
• Case Management: Document and communicate child strengths, achievements, needs, and noteworthy observations with interdisciplinary team members and families/caregivers.
• Collaborative Goal Development: Work with educators, team members, and families/caregivers to establish and implement consistent communication, social-emotional, and behavioural goals.
• Family Engagement: Plan and deliver family engagement workshops to build caregiver confidence and capacity in supporting communication development at home.
• Supervision of Speech-Language Assistants (SLAs): Provide clinical supervision to SLAs, ensuring strategies and programming are implemented with fidelity.

About You

You thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment where no two days are the same, bringing integrity, empathy, and a passion for making a difference. With strong communication skills, you build trust and foster teamwork while delivering results and maintaining service excellence. Your ability to plan, organize, and adapt ensures efficiency in achieving goals. Bonus points if you have experience supporting children facing unique challenges or from diverse cultural backgrounds, as this enhances your ability to connect and contribute effectively.

Must-Haves:

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Registered member of Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists or eligibility
• Experience working with children with complex needs (ASD, FAS, Global Delays, Hearing Loss)
• Intercultural competence and experience working with diverse populations and English language learners
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices (or a willingness to learn).
• Willing participant in annual training in Safe Management practices (employer provided training).
• Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector completed obtained within 60-days of date of hire.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR certification or completion within 30-days of hire.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience working with pre-school aged children.
• Experience with implementing and coaching on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Experience in inclusive, multicultural environments.  
• Experience working with vulnerable families including low-income.

Working with Us

At ABC Head Start, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our children and families. Beyond meaningful work and a supportive, mission-driven culture, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to help you feel valued, supported, and equipped to thrive.

Compensation

·      Wage range: $42.57 – $55.84/hour

·      Placement within the range is based on experience, education, and qualifications.

Benefits

·      Group health, dental, life, AD&D and critical illness (role dependent).

·      Employee and Family Assistance Program

·      Professional support funding for ongoing professional development and assistance to offset the cost of your ACSPLA membership

·      Four (4) weeks' vacation

·      Paid sick and personal time (role dependent)

Ready to Join the Team?

We’d love to hear from you! If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply today by submitting your resume and a cover letter sharing why you’re excited to join ABC Head Start Society.

Together, we can help children and families thrive. 💫

ABC Head Start Society is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from Indigenous communities, racialized groups, newcomers to Canada, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other equity-deserving groups.