About this role
About Canada Speech
Canada Speech is a growing, family-centred speech and language therapy clinic serving children and families in Thornhill and the Greater Toronto Area.
We are seeking a passionate, compassionate, and reliable *Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)* to join our clinical team as an Independent Contractor.
Our clinic focuses on helping children improve their speech, language, and communication skills through individualized, evidence-informed, and engaging therapy.
The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, is confident delivering therapy sessions, and values collaboration with Speech-Language Pathologists and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized speech and language therapy sessions under the direction and supervision of a registered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
- Implement treatment plans and therapeutic goals established by the supervising SLP.
- Support children with speech delays, articulation difficulties, language disorders, speech sound disorders, and social communication needs.
- Work with children with diverse developmental and communication needs, including autistic and neurodivergent children.
- Prepare engaging, play-based, and age-appropriate therapy activities.
- Monitor client progress and maintain accurate and timely session notes.
- Provide parents and caregivers with approved home practice activities and strategies.
- Communicate progress, observations, and concerns to the supervising SLP.
- Maintain professional confidentiality and accurate clinical records.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to provide consistent, family-centred care.
Qualifications
Required
- Completion of a recognized Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) program.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to implement SLP-developed treatment plans and work under clinical supervision.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Professional, reliable, patient, and enthusiastic about working with children.
Preferred
- Previous experience providing speech and language therapy to children.
- Experience working with toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children.
- Experience supporting autistic and neurodivergent children.
- Familiarity with play-based speech and language intervention.
- Experience using electronic clinical documentation systems.
- Additional language skills, particularly Farsi/Persian, are an asset.
- Availability during after-school hours, evenings, or weekends.
Why Join Canada Speech?
- Competitive independent contractor compensation.
- Flexible scheduling based on client bookings.
- Opportunity to build and grow your caseload.
- Collaborative environment with professional SLP supervision.
- Supportive, family-focused clinical team.
- Opportunity for long-term collaboration as the clinic expands.
- Meaningful work helping children strengthen their communication skills.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about helping children develop their speech, language, and communication skills, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: $25.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person