Speech-Language Pathologist Director

POSITION:                              Director of Speech-Language Pathology

CLASSIFICATION:    

Temporary Part-time (0.8 FTE) until February 2027, with the possibility of extension to July 2027

Wage Schedule I  S2 up to 8 FTE

Wage range $45.66 Yr1 - $57.04 Yr 25 as per Health Science

Professionals  Bargaining Association collective agreement

DATE OF POSTING:                    October 7, 2025

CLOSING DATE:                           October 27, 2025

Commencement Date:  ASAP (to allow for maximal crossover with incumbent)

The Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre is currently seeking a temporary 0.8 FTE (30 hrs/week) Director of Speech-Language Pathology. We are a community-based agency providing early intervention services within a family- centered service delivery model, serving children and families in the communities of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Katzie.

We provide assessments, individual and group therapy, and consultation to families of children from birth to school entry in our region, working collaboratively with other RMCDC-based therapists as well as various community agencies within the context of a flexible, multi-disciplinary setting. We provide service in a variety of environments, including the Centre, family homes, and preschools/daycares. For more information visit our website at www.rmcdc.com.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the SLP Director is responsible for:

• Managing and supervising the SLP Department and staff of 5 SLPs
• Planning and leading monthly Department meetings
• Attending and participating in bi-monthly meetings with senior management
• Reviewing referrals in monthly meetings with Fraser Health, and managing the RMCDC SLP waitlist
• Maintaining a clinical early intervention caseload; providing assessment, consultation, individual and group intervention to children with a variety of communication disorders including language delays, phonological/articulation difficulties, motor speech disorders impacted by neurological impairments, fluency/voice/resonance differences, and social communication challenges
• Providing assessment and intervention to children with feeding and swallowing disorders
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of therapists including Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists), as well as additional related services providers such as Infant Development Program/Supported Child Development Program Consultants
• Implementing parent coaching models of intervention

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Active (full) registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
• Experience supervising, assigning, directing, and evaluating the work of others (minimum 2 years of experience)
• Experience working with young children with a variety of disabilities including complex conditions such a genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, Autism, ADHD, etc (minimum 5 years of pediatric experience)
• Experience forming and maintaining effective working relationships with families, colleagues and community partners
• Experience working within a family-centered model and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Experience in the assessment and intervention of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders
• Strong administrative skills, including the ability to prioritize, organize, and delegate work tasks
• Experience with using Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) to support communication an asset
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed practice and cultural safety
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle
• Hanen certification an asset

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range per hour as listed above and per HSA Paramedical Agreement, according to qualifications and experience; see www.hsabc.org for benefit details

 Apply to: (Cover letter and resume):

Susan Carr, Human Resource Manager/Executive Assistant

#201 – 21755 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC  V2X 2S2

Phone: 604-463-0881  Ext 122

E-mail:  susan.carr@rmcdc.com 

Fax: 604-463-0026