The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre is a community based organization providing innovative, strength based, family centered services to children, youth and their families. Our work focuses on child development – supporting, advocating, and empowering children and families. Services are delivered in a culture of excellence, diversity, and respect, with a focus on positive outcomes for each child, their families, our staff and our community. We believe in “Helping Kids Shine”.

FVCDC is a flexible, supportive employer that invests in the mental health, wellbeing, and professional development of our staff. This position requires a high level of team collaboration alongside autonomy.

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time position, (1.0 FTE)

Location: Fraser Valley

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Speech-Language Therapy and working under the supervision of a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist, the SLPA provides intervention to children and youth with identified speech and language goals. The SLPA works as a team member with other professionals and caregivers within a family-centred, inclusive model. SLPAs provide home, community, private school and centre based services to a wide range of children birth to 18 years in both our Early Intervention and Fee for Service Programs. Positions may be located in any of our three offices (Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission).

We are currently seeking applicants to work in Abbotsford and Mission with children and youth in home, community, and centre based programs.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved SLPA training program (e.g. diploma from UFV or Georgian College in Ontario).
• Previous experience working with children and youth is an asset.
• Previous experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Ability to speak Punjabi is an asset.
• Class 5 Driver's license.

Why Join FVCDC?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, extended health, dental and municipal pension plan etc.
• Grow your career with learning opportunities and flexible work schedule.
• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields.
• Opportunity to make a difference every single day to help kids and families reach their full potential.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion

FVCDC envisions a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, and/or identity as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Disclaimer: Please directly apply to career opportunities at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre (FVCDC) on our careers page to make sure your application reaches the Hiring Manager. Any job Postings which are not posted on FVCDC career page are not legitimate job opportunities posted by FVCDC. Please note that FVCDC never requests your SIN number and any personal details prior to the onboarding (interview) process.