October 14, 2026

File: 26/27-40a

JOB POSTING

POSITION : SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT - 35 Hours per week

Salary: $29.74 per hour (Effective July 1, 2024)

*Plus Benefit and Pension Package (as per CUPE Local 2145 Collective Agreement)

LOCATION : ALL DISTRICT SCHOOLS

*NOTE: Under the direction of the District's Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech Language Pathologist

Assistant will be assigned to work with designated students at multiple locations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
- Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Certification or equivalent post-secondary speech language assistant training
- Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training) and POPARD (Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Behaviour Disorders) would be an asset
- One (1)



year experience working with students with speech and language difficulties in a K-12 educational setting
- Familiarity with computer software for students with special needs would be an asset
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action within the guidelines provided by the Speech Language Pathologist
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and schedules without day to day oversight
- Familiarity with Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures
- Valid Class 5 – BC Driver's Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers' abstract
- Physical ability to perform the required duties

CLOSING DATE: THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED STARTING DATE: To be determined

📌 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (Smithers)
🏢 Bulkley Valley
📍 Smithers