Audiologist

Department:
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada's North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Are you an Audiologist looking for more than just a job? What if your expertise could help shape the future of hearing healthcare across an entire territory?
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking a passionate and skilled Audiologist to join our team in Yellowknife. This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and communities while delivering audiology services across the Northwest Territories and parts of Nunavut. Every day brings a new challenge, a new community, and an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

If you're looking for adventure, professional growth, and a rewarding career, the North is calling. Unlike many southern roles that focus on a specialty area, this position offers the opportunity to practice across the full scope of audiology, including diagnostics, rehabilitation, hearing technology, infant hearing programs, and community outreach.
You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, collaborate with physicians and specialists, and help improve the quality of life of children, adults, and seniors across the North.

Reporting to the Territorial Manager, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, the Audiologist provides diagnostic, treatment, educational, preventative, and consultative audiology services throughout the Northwest Territories.

Key responsibilities include:

• -Conduct comprehensive hearing and vestibular assessments for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• -Provide counselling and education to patients, families, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals.
• -Support and manage components of the Northwest Territories Infant Hearing Program.
• -Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and collaborate with physicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, educators, and community providers.
• -Travel to communities throughout the Northwest Territories and Nunavut to provide outreach services.

Key Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• -Strong knowledge of audiological assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and intervention across the lifespan.
• -Experience working with hearing disorders, hearing technology, and evidence-based clinical practice.
• -Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed, patient-centred care.
• -Strong communication, counselling, and relationship-building skills.
• -Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

To be successful in this role, typically the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of a master's degree in Audiology or Doctor of Audiology degree.

Additional Requirements

Audiologists must have provisional professional licensure in any Canadian province and full licensure within six months of hire.

Must be a practicing member of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC).

Whether you're seeking professional fulfillment, outdoor adventure, or a new lifestyle experience, Yellowknife offers opportunities unlike anywhere else in Canada.

Join a team dedicated to improving access to specialized hearing services across the Northwest Territories. Bring your expertise where it is needed most, expand your professional practice, and make a lasting difference in the lives of northern residents.

Your next adventure starts here.

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel  Extension 14106

Fax

Note:

If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.