Job Summary

As an integral member of Allied Health, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides assessment and treatment for adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will work in a progressive multi‑professional team, participate in rounds, meetings and quality initiatives, and assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary. This position will primarily cover in‑patient oncology units.

Employment Details

- Union: Non‑Union
- Number of vacancies: 1
- Recent or Replacement Position: Replacement
- Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
- Department: Allied Health
- Reports to: Allied Health Manager
- Salary Range: $43.47 – $54.34 per hour
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Shifts: Days
- Status: Permanent Full Time
- Closing Date: June 17, 2026

Duties

- Recognize and act within the scope of practice of a speech‑language pathologist.
- Flexibility and ability to prioritize and deal with changes in tasks with short notice.
- Function independently, self‑directed, exercising sound judgment.
- Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor.
- Understand health care teams and how the skills and competencies of all members contribute toward patient management.
- Perform all other duties as required.

Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology or equivalent, required.
- Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech‑Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), required.
- Ontario Association of Speech‑Language Pathologist and Audiologists membership, preferred.




- 2 years experience in an acute care hospital, preferred.
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of General Internal Medicine and Oncology patients, preferred.
- Professional education, presentation and in‑services experience, preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills.
- Commitment to self‑directed/lifelong learning and evidence‑based practice.
- Compliance with the Regulation of Health Professions Act (1991).
- Compliance with department and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures.
- Computer literacy, preferred.
- Experience in development, implementation and monitoring of quality indicators, preferred.
- Experience with Surgical, Nephrology, Cardiac and ICU patient populations, an asset.

Benefits

- Competitive offer packages.
- Government organization and member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
- Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service.
- A flexible work environment.
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization.
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts, including travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on‑site gyms).

Equal Opportunity Statement

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to make their requirements known.

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📌 Speech Language Pathologist (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto