Location: DL – Deer Lake Clinic – 20 Farm Road

Speech Language Pathologist I

Western Zone – HCS Speech DL

Permanent Full-time

NAPE HP

85860POS

Hours:

75 (8 hours; Days)

Flexible work hours maybe required

Salary:

CGCH41 (CAD43.00 – CAD53.60 per hour)

The following Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:

• Signing bonus up to $10,000 (up to $14,000 if facility is located off the TCH – Rural Sites)
• Health Professional Bursary (student) up to $10,000

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@nlhealthservices.ca

Competition Number: VAC0027517

Posted Date: 2026-08-05

Closing Date: Open until filled.

About Us:

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities – Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people.

For more information, visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/careers/why-nl-health-services/

About the Role:

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to provide services to outpatient, acute and long-term care clients.

Potential areas of service include: preschool articulation, phonology, language, voice and fluency; post high school through adult articulation, language, voice and fluency as well as dysphagia assessment and intervention.

The successful applicant will work together with an interdisciplinary team as well as with Speech Language Pathologists in the region.

The incumbent will report directly to the Regional Manager, Developmental Health & Adult Speech and Hearing.

Job Demands:

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that the regular physical and psychological demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required (i.e. lifting up to 25 lbs. while carrying boxes of resources/materials, flip charts and audio-visual equipment for group work activities)

Constantly sits to consult with clients

Conduct therapeutic sessions

Work on the computer or drive to meetings/home visits and,

Occasionally works in awkward or cramped body positions.

Job Qualifications:

Graduation with a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an approved/recognized program.

Current registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals is required.

Satisfactory Record of work performance and/or attendance

Please note: Use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment