Posting Date: October 27, 2026

Closing Date: November 26, 2026

Speech Language Pathologist

OPSEU 258 salary range for Speech Language Pathologist is $41.76-$47.84 per hour.

Number of Vacancies: 3
Position Details: Full-Time (37.5 hours/week), 13-Month Contract
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Location: Multiple Locations (Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, and Guelph)

Why Join KidsAbility?

Every year, more than 22,000 children and youth access services across KidsAbility programs to support their growth, development, and well-being. Through innovative, family-centred services, we help children and families navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and achieve meaningful goals. As a non-profit organization serving the Waterloo and Guelph-Wellington regions, we believe that when we work together with compassion, expertise, and purpose, we can make a lasting impact. Join us in helping children, youth, and families discover a future of possibilities.

The impact we make starts with our people. That's why we foster a supportive and purpose-driven workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive. We offer:

- Ongoing career development, leadership growth, and learning opportunities
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and teamwork
- Opportunities to contribute to innovation, research, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Programs that support employee well-being, connection, and work-life balance
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including extended health and dental benefits, an optional group RRSP, disability income protection, generous vacation entitlements, and paid personal leave

The Opportunity

At KidsAbility, our Speech-Language Pathologists play a vital role in helping children and youth develop the communication skills they need to participate fully at home, at school, and in their communities. Working in partnership with families, educators, and other service providers, you will deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention services that support meaningful outcomes for children with a wide range of communication needs.

Through a family-centred, interdisciplinary approach, you will help children build communication skills, increase participation in everyday activities, and achieve goals that matter most to them and their families.

Your Impact

In this role you will:





- Provide early identification, assessment, and intervention services for children and youth with communication challenges using KidsAbility’s family-centred and interdisciplinary service delivery model.
- Assess, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized speech and language therapy plans that support meaningful participation and growth.
- Collaborate closely with families, educators, community partners, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve positive client outcomes.
- Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and direction to Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) to support effective service delivery.
- Participate in team initiatives, service planning, and continuous quality improvement activities that enhance client and family experiences.
- Stay current with emerging best practices, research, and innovative approaches in speech-language pathology.
- Maintain professional practice standards and uphold the ethical and regulatory requirements of CASLPO.
- Contribute to a culture that reflects KidsAbility's mission, values, and commitment to inclusive, client-centred care.

Your Experience and Expertise

To be successful in this role, you will have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent) and be registered and in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).

In addition, you will bring:

- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively prioritize competing demands.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams and SharePoint.

The following skills and experience will be considered strong assets:

- Experience providing clinical supervision and direction to Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs).
- Experience supporting children and youth with a broad range of developmental,



physical, and communication needs.
- Knowledge and experience in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as well as assessment and intervention for articulation and phonology, motor speech, voice, resonance, fluency, and feeding/swallowing disorders.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate, consult, coach, and build relationships with families, educators, community partners, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to work independently while effectively contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Strong caseload management, time management, and decision-making skills.
- Experience using AlayaCare or other electronic documentation and charting systems.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification.

Valid Ontario Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle to support work across multiple sites as needed, and within the service area, is required.

To Apply

We invite applications from those interested in this position to apply through the KidsAbility Career Centre.

KidsAbility strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should any applicant require accommodation please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are the core values of KidsAbility. We are a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients and the community. It is the policy of KidsAbility to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from visible minority groups, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information or any other ground protected by applicable law.

Please note that all prospective KidsAbility employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full and ongoing COVID-19 vaccination, as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment. We will make accommodations as directed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

📌 Speech Language Pathologist (Waterloo)
🏢 KidsAbility Centre for Child Development
📍 Waterloo