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This position has an initial appointment of 1 year, with the possibility of extension.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at Calgary.

With offices located in Edmonton and Calgary, the Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR) is an organization that is comprised of two programs. The ISTAR program offers assessment and specialized treatment to children, teens and adults who stutter.

The Communication Improvement

Program offers assessment and treatment to children, teens, and adults with a variety of communication needs. In addition, we conduct research into stuttering, offer advanced professional training for speech-language pathology students and clinicians, and promote public awareness of communication differences.

The primary purpose of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position is to provide assessment and treatment services to children, teens and adults with stuttering or other communication needs. The position will primarily serve in ISTAR’s Communication Improvement Program (CIP) and consist of children, teens and adults seeking communication services in areas other than stuttering. Additionally, the position will include fluency and stuttering assessment and treatment services for children, teens and adults.

The position will serve clients on-site at ISTAR or through virtual/remote service delivery. Off-site travel to provide communication services or workshops or participate in community and donor relation activities may be required. Other duties may include assisting with research activities, training, and public education as assigned by the Clinical Director and/or the Executive Director.

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labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

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Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

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policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and secure to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine is Canada’s only free-standing faculty dedicated to rehabilitation. It offers accredited professional programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology, along with a substantial research and continuing education portfolio. With campuses in Edmonton, Calgary, and Camrose, the faculty serves approximately 1,000 graduate students and is a national leader in advancing rehabilitation practice and outcomes.

📌 Speech Language Pathologist (Calgary)
🏢 University of Alberta
📍 Calgary