Audiologist, Development and Rehabilitation – Temporary Full-Time (0.8) (until April 2027

Compensation Pay Range: $47.78-$59.11

Job Description:

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand‑alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world‑class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health‑care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years.

For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

The audiologist works within the Audiology Service to provide hospital based audiological services for children from ages 0 to 18 years. The audiologist is primarily responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis and management of hearing difficulties in children.

• Performs a complete audiological evaluation by selecting from a battery of behavioral and objective procedures in order to make a differential diagnosis of hearing impairment.
• Interprets audiometric results with other diagnostic data, such as educational, medical and social information and makes appropriate referrals to other health care providers or agencies.
• Develops, implements and/or participates in a care plan for children with hearing disorders in consultation with appropriate team members (internal and external).
• Prescribes hearing devices, which include hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems and other assistive listening devices.
• Ensures the appropriate fitting, verification and validation of hearing devices using current technology and functional measures in consultation with therapists/teachers.
• Documents results of client intervention as required by CHEO, College, or external standards.
• Conducts educational programs for hospital staff, medical students/residents, visiting professionals and the public.
• May supervise and teach graduate students in audiology as well as CDAs and community screeners.
• Participates in hospital or clinic committees/activities such as quality management, research, and education as required.
• Follows hospital and clinical procedures, which may include activities such as workload measurement data collection, patient billing, monitoring of equipment, etc.
• Maintains a standard of professional education by attending conferences, professional meetings, manufacturer’s seminars, etc.

• Masters degree in Audiology (Essential)
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech‑Language Pathologists of Ontario (Essential)
• Authorizer with the Assistive Devices Program (Essential)
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in paediatric audiology (Essential)
• Demonstrated strength in teamwork and in communication with families (Essential)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, as required (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

• A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive…