What you can expect in this role
- flexible work options;
- start your employment with 4 weeks vacation, plus sick leave and special leave;
- competitive pay and benefits, professional growth and leadership learning opportunities;
- relocation assistance may be considered;
- working in a place voted as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers; and
- a lifestyle that allows you to access our vast backyard and thriving culture and arts scene.
What we do
- provide hearing healthcare services for Yukoners from birth to old age, with a priority emphasis on early detection and intervention for children;
- offer assessments, hearing aid dispensing, public education and in-services, while based in Whitehorse with some travel to Yukon’s regional communities; and
- work closely with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to diagnose and make recommendations for treatment and follow-up of clients with hearing disorders.
Job description
- provide diagnostic audiological assessment of clients to determine the type, severity and etiology of any existing hearing loss. Reporting audiological test results, interpretation and recommendations to physicians and/or otolaryngologists for final medical diagnosis, treatment, and medical clearance for hearing aid fitting when necessary;
- interpret diagnostic test results, analyze client symptoms to make a preliminary diagnosis and assess the possible etiology of the hearing impairment;
- make recommendations regarding case management;
- counsel the client and family regarding the type, severity and cause of hearing loss, its impact on the client, recommendations for action, especially regarding the acquisition of hearing aids or modifications to the home or work environment, and communication strategies needed to compensate for the hearing loss, and motivate client for follow through with recommendations;
- contribute to the hearing health team; and
- travel within the territory to Watson Lake and Dawson. The average number of trips annually is 2, and the average length per trip can be up to 1 week.
Training
- extensive orientation related to our evidence-based policies, as well as regular educational opportunities to maintain clinical skills and best practices;
- manufacturer training for the latest assistive hearing technologies and testing equipment;
- broad course offerings through our internal professional development system called YG Learn;
- support for career and professional growth through internal assignment opportunities; and
- partial financial support for approved professional development and educational programs.
Recruiting process
Interested applicants apply on our website www.yukon.ca/en/employment by creating a career profile.
At each step of the recruitment process, candidates are notified by email if they have been successful and if they will be moving to the next step:
- Step 1. Resume is reviewed and candidate is notified
- Step 2. Written Assignment (if required)
- Step 3. Interview
- Step 4. Reference checks
- Step 5 Conditions of employment
- Step 6. Offer of employment
Job requirements
- master’s Degree in Audiology from a Canadian university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized international program, per ACSLPA criteria;
- current ACSLPA registration, or eligibility to register;
- recent experience in conducting full pediatric diagnostic audiometric assessments and/or pediatric hearing aid fittings;
- recent experience conducting diagnostic audiometric assessments and interpretation;
- experience with specialized testing, such as auditory brainstem response testing, tinnitus measurement and management, vestibular assessments, and central auditory screening will be considered an asset;
- TB screening;
- vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance; and
- valid Yukon Driver’s license.
Branch profile
The Government of Yukon’s Community Health programs take a multidisciplinary, multi-pronged approach to ensuring that Yukoners achieve, maintain and enjoy health and wellness throughout their lives. Community Health encompasses public health, prevention of communicable diseases, public education and health promotion, immunization and dental programs for children, and lifelong hearing support.
Contact
Email [email protected] for more information about this position.