Communicative Disorders Assistant

Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) - Pediatric and School-Age Services

Location: Halton and Peel regions, Ontario

Position type: Contract, community-based

Company Description

The Onyx Clinic is a boutique private speech-language pathology practice providing evidence-based, individualized care for children, school-age clients, and adults. Our services support a broad range of speech, language, literacy, social communication, voice, and swallowing needs, including rehabilitation for adults with complex medical conditions.

Our team includes Speech-Language Pathologists, Communicative Disorders Assistants, and a Registered Dietitian. We take a collaborative, culturally responsive approach, working with clients, families, educators, and other care providers to support meaningful progress and participation in everyday life.

Role Description

We are seeking a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) to provide community-based pediatric and school-age intervention across the Halton and Peel regions, under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

The CDA will implement individualized treatment plans that support children’s speech, receptive and expressive language, literacy, and social communication skills. This role involves engaging preschool and school-aged children through developmentally appropriate activities and helping them practise skills that support communication and participation at home, at school, and in the community.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering intervention according to treatment plans developed by the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Preparing engaging therapy activities and materials suited to each child’s goals, interests, and learning needs.
• Tracking progress, completing timely session notes, and sharing observations with the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Supporting parents and caregivers in practising strategies outlined in the treatment plan.
• Collaborating with the clinical team and, as appropriate, educators and other service providers.
• Coordinating appointments with families and maintaining accurate, confidential clinical records.
• Participating in supervision, team meetings, and case discussions.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Communicative Disorders Assistant program or equivalent relevant post-secondary training.
• Experience supporting pediatric and school-age clients with speech, language, literacy, or social communication needs.
• Ability to implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Ability to engage children with diverse communication profiles, developmental needs, and learning styles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, caregivers, and colleagues.
• A collaborative, culturally responsive approach to working with families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and racial backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to manage a community-based schedule reliably.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client appointments throughout the Halton and Peel regions.
• Current satisfactory background screening appropriate for working with children, and commitment to client confidentiality and privacy.