BILINGUAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? If you're dynamic, enthusiastic, and eager to learn, we’d love to have you on our team at ACT Learning Centre!

Position Overview

We are seeking a full-time, bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team on an 18-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This role is ideal for a clinician who values professional autonomy, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

In this unique role, you will divide your time between our government-funded Entry-to-School (ETS) program and our private practice.

The ETS program is a 12-month program that supports autistic children as they prepare and start school for the first time. The first 6 months of the program is a group program that supports autistic children in developing school readiness skills across areas such as communication, play, social interaction, functional routines, behaviour self-management, pre-academic learning, and attention. As a vital member of the ETS supervisory team (OT, SLP, RBA), you will provide weekly coaching and consultation to a multidisciplinary team of paraprofessionals who are implementing the group program. During the second 6 months of the program, the supervisory team (OT, SLP, RBA) provides transition support to the school teams as the child transitions to school.

In addition to your role in ETS, you will deliver personalized speech-language pathology services within our private practice. This will allow you to apply your expertise to diverse clients, further enriching your professional experience.

This posting represents an active job vacancy.

Position Type

- Full-time, fixed-term contract with possible extension.
- Contract Term: March 2027 – September 2028
- Monday – Friday

Locations

The role is primarily on-site, with occasional opportunities for remote work as operational needs allow.

The successful candidate will be required to work between the following locations:

- 106 Colonnade Rd., Nepean
- 2713 Lancaster Rd., Ottawa
- 2019 Lanthier Dr., Orleans

Salary and Benefits

- $79,560.00 - $94,477.50 annually based on experience and qualifications.
- Earn vacation pay with every paycheck in accordance with a four-week annual vacation entitlement.
- Paid professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Receive reimbursement for travel expenses as required.

Why Work at ACT Learning Centre?

- Autonomy and Flexibility: Enjoy the opportunity to shape your caseload and treatment plans with increased independence and adaptability.
- Streamlined Operations:



Our dedicated intake team manages scheduling and pre-service documentation so you can focus more on therapy and less on administrative tasks.
- Continuity of Care: Build solid and enduring relationships with your clients. Our approach ensures sustained and impactful therapy.
- Quick Decision-Making: Work in an environment where decisions are made quickly and efficiently, leading to a more responsive and client-centered approach.
- Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative and professional team that values your input and provides ongoing support and development.
- Dedicated Therapy Spaces: Work in dedicated offices and treatment rooms for effective Speech-Language Therapy.

Key Responsibilities

- Assess and provide direct intervention for pediatric clients with various communication difficulties, including coaching parents and caregivers.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive individualized programming.
- Offer clinical guidance to aid the client’s transition to school.
- Provide supervision of Communicative Disorders Assistants.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring students and staff in best practices.
- Adhere to the standards of practice regarding assessment protocols and therapeutic techniques.
- Maintain documentation (clinical and administrative) following organizational policies.
- Maintain confidentiality following organizational policies.
- Participate in ongoing professional education and development.
- Participate in all team meetings when required.

Requirements

- M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
- Membership (or eligibility for) with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario.
- Experience working directly with autistic or neurodiverse children is an asset.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- The ability to provide service in both English and French is required
- A successful Vulnerable Sector screen.
- Reliable transportation to assigned clinic sites.

Work Environment

This role involves working directly with children and youth with a range of developmental and behavioural needs. This position may involve:

- Frequent bending, crouching,



sitting on the floor, standing and moving throughout the day.
- Working in environments that can be noisy or highly active.
- Supporting clients who may engage in challenging or complex behaviours, which may include behaviours directed toward themselves or others.

About Us

ACT Learning Centre is a leading-edge, dynamic, multidisciplinary practice in Ottawa and Kingston. We are a multidisciplinary team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Registered Behaviour Analysts, Communicative Disorders Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Classroom Facilitators and Supervised Instructor Therapists, providing exceptional services to children and youth with autism or other developmental disorders/delays and their families.

Our work is grounded in a client-centred, inclusive, and collaborative approach. We focus on each client’s individual needs and strengths while working closely with families, caregivers and multidisciplinary teams to provide respectful, compassionate and effective support.

ACT Learning Centre is one of the local providers of the Caregiver Mediated Program under the Ontario Autism Program (the Play Project) and the only local provider of the Entry to School Program (a school readiness program funded under the Early Years Pillar of the Ontario Autism Program). We have a busy multidisciplinary practice with multiple locations throughout Ottawa and a growing private practice in Kingston.

ACT Learning Centre is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnicity, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

ACT Learning Centre complies with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Visit https://actlearningcentre.ca/

Pay: $79,560.00-$94,477.50 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- In office parking

Application question(s):

- Are you currently a member of CASLPO?
- Please describe your experience working with neurodiverse children and youth.
- Are you located in Ottawa?
- Do you have reliable transportation to travel to the assigned clinic sites?
- Are you fluent in both French and English, with the ability to provide SLP services and complete written documentation in both languages?

Work Location: In person

📌 Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist (Ottawa)
🏢 ACT Learning Centre
📍 Ottawa