POSITION SUMMARY The audiologist works within the Audiology Service to provide hospital based audiological services for children from ages 0 to 18 years. The audiologist is primarily responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis and management of hearing difficulties in children.

- Performs a complete audiological evaluation by selecting from a battery of behavioral and objective procedures in order to make a differential diagnosis of hearing impairment.

- Interprets audiometric results with other diagnostic data, such as educational, medical and social information and makes appropriate referrals to other health care providers or agencies.

- Develops, implements and/or participates in a care plan for children with hearing disorders in consultation with appropriate team members (internal and external).

- Prescribes hearing devices, which include hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems and other assistive listening devices.

- Ensures the appropriate fitting, verification and validation of hearing devices using current technology and functional measures in consultation with therapists/teachers.

- Documents results of client intervention as required by CHEO, College, or external standards.

- Conducts educational programs for hospital staff, medical students/residents, visiting professionals and the public.





- May supervise and teach graduate students in audiology as well as CDAs and community screeners

- Participates in hospital or clinic committees/activities such as quality management, research, and education as required.

- Follows hospital and clinical procedures, which may include activities such as workload measurement data collection, patient billing, monitoring of equipment, etc.

- Maintains a standard of skilled education by attending conferences, professional meetings, manufacturer’s seminars, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Masters degree in Audiology (Essential)

- Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (Essential)

- Authorizer with the Assistive Devices Program (Essential)

- Minimum two (2) years of experience in paediatric audiology (Essential)

- Demonstrated strength in teamwork and in communication with families (Essential)

- Willingness to work flexible hours, as required (Essential)

- Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)

- Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

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.

📌 Audiologist, Development and Rehabilitation – Temporary Full-Time (Ottawa)
🏢 CHEO
📍 Ottawa