DEPARTMENT: COMPLEMENTARY AND COMPASSIONATE SERVICES
SALARY: FROM $50,150 TO $92,027 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
COMPETITION NUMBER: SLP2505-02
LOCATION: MONTREAL
STATUS: FULL TIME REGULAR
START DATE: JUNE 2025
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (KI) is a school board offering educational services in the 14 communities of Nunavik. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Complementary and Compassionate Services, the role of the Speech- Language Pathologist is to help students with speech, language, and communication challenges to achieve their academic and personal potential. Using a community-based consultative approach, the SLP works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, oral and written language, social communication, and cognitive-communication disabilities. They work closely with classroom and special education teachers and special education technicians to support students with communication challenges and development. They provide information and support to teachers, schools, and the school board regarding how to develop an environment and curriculum conducive to language development and the educational success of all students FUNCTION & DUTIES: Provide itinerant speech and language services to schools in Nunavik, including: • Screenings, Assessments, Intervention (in-person, telepractice, groups); • Meeting/supporting students and their parents/teachers; • Developing intervention plans and recommendations for parents/teachers; • Providing coaching/training teachers & technicians re interventions with specific students; • Providing trainings and workshops regarding oral and written language learning, disability, and intervention
approaches; • Developing culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment and intervention materials; • Developing appropriate public education about speech/language development and stimulation; • Collaborating on programs/activities/materials that support languages and literacy; • Participating in department meetings and projects; • Preparing and maintaining documentation according to the standards of the practice and the rules defined by the
school board; • Travelling regularly to assigned communities in Nunavik; • Other duties as may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology; • Member of the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec. The Board may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the afore-mentioned qualifications if it finds a suitable candidate who is a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and who accepts, as a condition of employment, to follow a training plan determined by the Board. REQUIREMENTS: • Fluency in 2 of the 3 languages of the board (Inuktitut, English and French); • Able to travel frequently in Nunavik; • Beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) is considered an asset; • Experience in a northern or remote area or in an intercultural environment is considered as an asset; • Experience with school-aged children is considered an asset. WORK SCHEDULE: 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday CLASSIFICATION / SALARY / BENEFITS: In accordance with the SPPENOM collective agreement for professionals. This position belongs to job category 2112: from $50,150 to $92,027 annually depending on qualification and experience. All benefits are prorated based on the percentage of the task.
In addition to salary, you may be eligible to benefits such as: • 20 days paid vacation • 2-week paid holiday period • Free parking • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Career development opportunities • Hybrid work schedule
and, when applicable, other benefits such as: • Summer schedule • Northern premium • Food transportation allocation • Paid relocation benefits • Retention and attraction premium • Up to three (3) round trips to and from
Nunavik
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open until filled
To apply:
1) Visit our career website (https://career.kativik.qc.ca/) and click on “Apply”, OR
2) Send your CV to applications@kativik.qc.ca and indicate SLP2505-02 in the subject of the e-mail.
Only the candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq provides educational services to the residents of Nunavik, a region in northern Quebec. Established under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement in 1975, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq has grown to serve a vast, culturally rich area with a strong focus on Inuit values and traditions.
Quick Facts:
- 4,500 students
- 17 primary and secondary schools and 5 adult education centers
- 1,250 employees
- Northern Quebec along the shores of Hudson Bay and Hudson Strait
Educational Programs:
Seventeen primary and secondary schools and six adult education centers fall under the school board’s jurisdiction. Educational instruction is provided in three languages: Inuktitut, French, and English, ensuring that the curriculum is accessible and inclusive for all students. The curriculum prioritizes Inuit culture, language, and worldview to safeguard and advance the rich heritage of the Inuit community.
Community Engagement and Benefits:
Employees of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq are offered several benefits including subsidized housing, moving costs, isolation and retention premiums, food transport allowances, and comprehensive insurance and pension plans. Additionally, the school board offers professional development activities aimed at improving the knowledge, skills or education of staff to enable them to access specialized positions.
Commitment to Culture and Heritage:
Our curriculum and programs are designed to engage youths through meaningful interactions with the environment and the community. Our commitment to maintaining and fostering Inuit traditions is evident in our educational approach and the many cultural programs and activities we incorporate into the school experience. The board also supports post-secondary students, with over 125 students sponsored in institutions outside Nunavik.
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq provides a unique and enriching environment for educators and professionals passionate about making a difference in northern Canada while being truly engaged with the Inuit community and culture.