Audiologist

This is a until –filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hours posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.

This posting

This posting will be used to fill two (2) permanent full-time positions working 75 hours bi-weekly. the program area may consider alternative options such as terms and part-time hours. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

Hearing Services is the public audiology service for the Yukon Territory. Our team strives to provide inclusive, accessible hearing health services to all Yukoners, from newborns to older adults. We are seeking enthusiastic, resourceful audiologists to join our dynamic team of innovators to provide progressive, accessible hearing health care.

Your role

Reporting to the Manager of Hearing Services, you will deliver professional audiological services to Yukon residents. You will be responsible for performing adult and pediatric diagnostic hearing assessments, selecting and dispensing hearing aids, aural rehabilitation, public education, and providing in-services to healthcare professionals.

If you are committed to providing quality hearing healthcare in a public health care setting, enjoy working independently and as part of a team, and are ready for a new challenge, we’d like to hear from you. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

• For more information on this job, Lorna Arsenault, Senior Manager of Community Health Programs at 867-336-2395 or [email protected]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at 867-332-5768 or [email protected]

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits
• Audiologists are eligible for a retention allowance of $3,000 per annum as well as licencing fees after hire to the appropriate Licensing Body
• Audiologists may be eligible for an additional Market Adjustment Allowance of $1200 per year
• Relocation assistance may be considered

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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• Yukon Life
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• Whitehorse Lifestyle
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Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Master’s Degree in Audiology from a Canadian university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized international program;
• Current ACSLPA registration, or eligibility to register;
• Recent experience in conducting full diagnostic audiometric assessments and clinical interpretation for adult and/or pediatric populations;
• Experience in completing hearing aid consultation and fittings is an asset;
• 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.

New graduates who have obtained their conditional registration with a recognized Canadian regulatory college of audiology, but who have limited field experience, may be considered as an underfill.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Please note we will not accept resumes sent through email. A profile must be created, and resumes must be submitted in English, through E-recruitment. The official language used in the workplace is English.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a diverse caseload while maintaining high standards of client care and documentation;
• Strong relationship building skills with colleagues, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to support collaborative goals;
• Ability to build strong rapport and trust with pediatric clients and caregivers;
• Knowledge of current audiology research and evidence-based practices, and the ability to integrate emerging principles into clinical care, as appropriate;
• Strong ability to support team-based clinical service delivery through orientation, mentoring, training, and onboarding of new clinical colleagues;
• Excellent critical thinking, clinical judgement, and decision-making skills, with the ability to solve complex problems;
• Strong understanding of professional ethics, privacy, and confidentiality in practice.
• Ability to provide culturally safe, client- and family-centred care to individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• A copy of your Master’s Degree in Audiology or Doctorate of Audiology (AuD) from a recognized university;
• Current full registration with ACSLPA, or current full registration with a recognized Canadian audiological association, with registration to ACSLPA within 3 months of hire. A successful candidate on conditional registration without current/full registration will be considered as an underfill and must obtain full ACSLPA registration within 6 months of hire
• Security Clearance with Vulnerable Sector;
• TB screening;
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent;
• WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire).

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• This position works in an office environment with critical deadlines and constant interruptions. The office can be noisy and congested with people coming and going from time to time. The work area is open and interruptions are common.
• The incumbent is exposed to VDT from the computer (70%).
• Periodic travel to Yukon communities: this position may travel within the territory. The average number of trips annually is 2, and the average length per trip can be up to 1 week. Hearing Services is aiming to increase the frequencies of the remote clinic visits to Watson Lake and Dawson City.
• This position works closely with children (newborns included) to older adults.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.
• See why the Government of Yukon has been identified as one of Canada’s top employers since 2014.