Your Opportunity: The Royal Alexandra Hospital is a large teaching hospital recognized for its dynamic, team-based care environment. We are currently seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist II to join our outpatient rehabilitation team. Reporting to the Assistant Manager of Allied Health, this role is integral to delivering specialized care as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: In this role, you will manage outpatients with swallowing disorders in a fast-paced and rewarding outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include performing both bedside and instrumental swallowing assessments and providing evidence based interventions. Beyond clinical care, you’ll support education and mentorship through student supervision, guidance of therapy assistants, and consultation with colleagues across the team. This position is ideal for a motivated clinician looking to deepen their expertise and contribute to patient centered care in a supportive and collaborative setting.

WHAT WE OFFER: A robust orientation and mentorship program featuring hands-on training with a buddy, in-service education sessions, and access to a library of clinically relevant learning materials. Rotation opportunities across multiple clinical areas, offering variety and the chance to build broad, transferable experience. A strong culture of ongoing professional development, including practice lead events, quality improvement initiatives, and support for advanced practice learning.

Opportunities to participate in student supervision, mentorship, and interdisciplinary learning. Wellness perks such as secure bike storage, on-site Light Rail Transit (LRT) access,



a fitness centre, and additional staff wellness activities. Ideal for SLPs with a minimum of 6 months of clinical experience who are looking to expand their practice in a challenging and fulfilling outpatient rehabilitation setting.

Description: As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide clinical qualified practice both independently and as a part of a collaborative team, which may include external partners. You will be responsible for providing prevention, health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention, and case management. You will participate in the planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and other partners.

Your leadership and interpersonal skills will aid you in supervising students and providing clinical guidance to other staff as appropriate. You will use your clinical expertise to inform ongoing quality improvement, service integration, and program development.

Classification: Speech Pathologist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Home Nutrition Support Program, Rehabilitation Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date:



14-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 24-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 4 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $47.40 Maximum Salary: $62.97 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Additional Required Qualifications: Current Heart & Stroke CPR (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. Candidates must have at least six months of experience managing dysphagia in an adult acute care setting, as well as demonstrated ability to independently complete videofluoroscopic swallowing studies. Strong clinical reasoning skills are essential, along with excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, planning, and organizational abilities.

Must be experienced working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, while also being capable of practicing independently. Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required. Candidates must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers and repositioning, and able to tolerate wearing a lead vest for up to 30 minutes during procedures.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with marginalized populations, along with a strong understanding of inner-city clients and available community resources, is preferred. Familiarity with Connect Care is also considered an asset.

📌 Speech Pathologist II (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton