Communication Disorders Technician - Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia (HSNS) provides audiology services to Nova Scotians of all ages, and speech-language pathology services to preschool children and adults. Established in 1963, HSNS works to prevent and reduce the impact of communication disorders for Nova Scotians. HSNS is funded by the NS Government to deliver integrated and standardized provincial services across 36 clinical sites, located in 25 communities. Nationally certified Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists, with support from Communication Disorders Technicians and Administrative Support Professionals, participate in the provision of safe, evidence-based, competent, patient and family centered ethical care, supporting HSNS provincial services, collaborating with partners, and ensuring the goals and needs of the patient are prioritized and individualized.

Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental abilities, family status, and political beliefs and affiliation.

We are accepting applications for a variety of Communication Disorders Technician positions across the province. Specific caseloads vary between positions and may include pediatrics and adult services, in community clinics and/or hospitals. All available opportunities require the successful completion of a Communication Disorders Technician formal training program or equivalent. A recognized diploma in a related field (e.g. OTA/PTA, ECE, CCA, LPN, etc.) from a college will also be considered.

View the opportunities available on our Career page.

We are proud to offer:

• A nationally accredited program with Accreditation Canada
• A province-wide support network of professional colleagues, clinical resources, and coordinated clinical services
• Varied caseloads and work settings
• Salaries (full-time) commensurate with experience, pension, and excellent benefits package
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for relocation and clinical specialization

Note – All offers of employment will be conditional upon results of a criminal records check/vulnerable sector search, a child abuse registry search, and current immunization documentation all to be satisfactory to the employer. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.