Professional Practice Lead

Repost Date: October 28, 2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Status: New Position

Professional Practice Lead

Speech Language Pathology

Full-time, Permanent | Start Date: ASAP | Location: Waterloo

Salary: $81,236 to $96,468

Why Join KidsAbility?

Every year, more than 22,000 children and youth access services across KidsAbility programs to support their growth, development, and well-being. Through innovative, family-centred services, we help children and families navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and achieve meaningful goals. As a non-profit organization serving the Waterloo and Guelph-Wellington regions, we believe that when we work together with compassion, expertise, and purpose, we can make a lasting impact. Join us in helping children, youth, and families discover a future of possibilities.

The impact we make starts with our people. That's why we foster a supportive and purpose-driven workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive. We offer:

• Ongoing professional development, leadership growth, and learning opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and teamwork
• Opportunities to contribute to innovation, research, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Programs that support employee well-being, connection, and work-life balance
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including extended health and dental benefits, an optional group RRSP, disability income protection, generous vacation entitlements, and paid personal leave

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Professional Practice Lead, Speech-Language Pathology to join our team.

Are you passionate about advancing clinical excellence and empowering others to grow in their practice? As the Professional Practice Lead for Speech-Language Pathology, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening professional practice across KidsAbility. Working collaboratively with leaders and clinicians throughout the organization, you will champion evidence-informed care, foster innovation, and support the ongoing development of clinical staff.

Reporting to a Vice President, Client Services, you will serve as a trusted clinical leader, mentor, and resource, helping to ensure high-quality, family-centred services and exceptional outcomes for children, youth, and families. Through your leadership, you will help shape the future of care while promoting a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Your Impact

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to ensure discipline-specific practice standards, licensing requirements, and KidsAbility service standards are met
• Lead and enhance discipline-specific service delivery through evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and innovation initiatives
• Act as a subject matter expert to support complex cases, interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrated care planning
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, recruitment support, and facilitating ongoing professional learning and competency growth
• Advance service quality and operational excellence through continuous improvement, risk management, workload monitoring, and clinical documentation oversight
• Foster collaborative partnerships across teams and with external stakeholders to enhance coordinated, family-centred care
• Promote equitable, responsive services that meet the diverse needs of children and families

Your Experience and Expertise

To qualify, applicants must have 3–5 years of clinical experience (pediatric rehabilitation experience is an asset) and a Masters’ degree in a relevant clinical discipline and registration in good standing with the applicable professional college:

• Speech-Language Pathologist registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)

Applicants should demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Strong knowledge of discipline-specific standards, legislation, ethical practices, pediatric care, and evidence-informed approaches
• Sound clinical judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex and/or evolving contexts
• Ability to design and deliver engaging educational content, support effective mentorship, and identify appropriate learning needs
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, adapting to evolving priorities while supporting and influencing others.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations and influence positive outcomes.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills, with the ability to foster strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• High degree of discretion through demonstrated ability to adhere to confidentiality standards and show superior emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities, meet strict deadlines and have excellent follow-up.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of AlayaCare or other electronic charting software
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with public liability/property damage coverage as travel may be required

To Apply

We invite applications from those interested in this position to apply through the KidsAbility Career Centre.

KidsAbility strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should any applicant require accommodation please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are the core values of KidsAbility. We are a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients and the community. It is the policy of KidsAbility to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from visible minority groups, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information or any other ground protected by applicable law.

Please note that all prospective KidsAbility employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full and ongoing COVID-19 vaccination, as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment. We will make accommodations as directed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Chief Medical Officer of Health.