Audiologist
Job Summary
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
Are you an Audiologist looking for more than just a job? What if your expertise could help shape the future of hearing healthcare across an entire territory?
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking a passionate and skilled Audiologist to join our team in Yellowknife. This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and communities while delivering audiology services across the Northwest Territories and parts of Nunavut. Every day brings a new challenge, a new community, and an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
If you're looking for adventure, professional growth, and a rewarding career, the North is calling. Unlike many southern roles that focus on a specialty area, this position offers the opportunity to practice across the full scope of audiology, including diagnostics, rehabilitation, hearing technology, infant hearing programs, and community outreach.
You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, collaborate with physicians and specialists, and help improve the quality of life of children, adults, and seniors across the North.
Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, the Audiologist provides diagnostic, treatment, educational, preventative, and consultative audiology services throughout the Northwest Territories.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct comprehensive hearing and vestibular assessments for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Provide counselling and education to patients, families, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals.
- Support and manage components of the Northwest Territories Infant Hearing Program.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and collaborate with physicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, educators, and community providers.
- Travel to communities throughout the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to provide outreach services.
Key Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong knowledge of audiological assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and intervention across the lifespan.
- Experience working with hearing disorders, hearing technology, and evidence-based clinical practice.
- Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, patient-centred care.
- Strong communication, counselling, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
To be successful in this role, typically the above qualifications would be attained by:
This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of a master's degree in Audiology or Doctor of Audiology degree.
Additional Requirements
Audiologists must have provisional professional licensure in any Canadian province and full licensure within six months of hire.
Must be a practicing member of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC).
Why join us?
Whether you're seeking professional fulfillment, outdoor adventure, or a new lifestyle experience, Yellowknife offers opportunities unlike anywhere else in Canada.
Join a team dedicated to improving access to specialized hearing services across the Northwest Territories. Bring your expertise where it is needed most, expand your professional practice, and make a lasting difference in the lives of northern residents.
Your next adventure starts here.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a one (1) year term.
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28415
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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