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Speech Language Pathologist

Northwestern Health Unit

July 29, 2026

Sioux Lookout Area

  • Terms: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours per week, COPE Local 521

  • Salary: $45.67 - $54.91 per hour, commensurate with experience

  • Position Summary: As a part of the Kenora Rainy River Preschool Speech & Language Program team the Speech Language Pathologists deliver innovative community-based speech and language services to preschool children and their families in the Sioux Lookout area.Benefits with PositionHealth and Dental BenefitsLife Insurance and LTD CoverageEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramOMERS Defined Benefit Pension PlanStarting 4 weeks vacation per year13 Paid Statutory Holidays per yearPersonal and Family Sick Leave CoverageOngoing learning opportunities

  • Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in either Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders (S-LP Major)

  • Eligible for registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). CASLPO mentorship and CFY supervision are available

  • Strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills

  • Ability to work effectively and independently and in a team setting

  • Must have access to a vehicle. Mileage allowance paid

  • Criminal reference check clearance

Other:All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided.
Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
As part of the application process, along with your resume, please complete and submit the NWHU Application Form; please include the Job Posting number as part of your submission
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted


Resumes accepted at: careers@nwhu.on.caApplicants must reference posting # 2026-33


Applicants who do not receive an autogenerated receipt response should contact Human Resources @ 807-468-3147 ext 143.


Deadline for Applications: 2026-08-11

Accessibility Statement:We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process we will work with you to meet your needs; contact careers@nwhu.on.ca.

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