Clinical Audiologist

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85/Hr. - CAD $56.02/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Clinical Audiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the Audiology team at Central Community Health Centre in North Vancouver, BC. Apply now to join the team!

 

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, performs clinical audiology services including screening, assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, hearing equipment fitting, consultation, and documentation with infants and children 0-19 years of age and some special needs adults who are suspected of having a hearing disorder. Prescribes and fits personal amplification including hearing aids according to age-appropriate evidence-based protocols.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current full registration as an Audiologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• One (1) year recent related experience that includes working with children with or suspected of having hearing disorders or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Eligibility for registration as a Hearing Instrument Practitioner, as required.
• Valid BC Driver's License; local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle, and will be noted on the posting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of normal development processes of speech, language and hearing and their application in a preventative health program.
• Thorough knowledge of the by-laws and other governmental regulations pertaining to public health.
• Comprehensive knowledge of equipment and materials used in the assessment and intervention / treatment of hearing disorders.
• Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care.
• Knowledge and training of Indigenous Cultural safety and experience providing culturally safe care to Indigenous people, families, and communities.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize principles of trauma and violence informed practice.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize a Harm Reduction approach to care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of determinants of health impacting relevant populations.
• Basic knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare, in a Public Health context.
• Demonstrated ability to follow evidence-based protocols in clinical assessment and intervention / treatment of hearing disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and make a multi-dimensional assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and interpret audiology assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to promote communication leading to a cooperative approach to problem solving within an interdisciplinary setting within a Public Health context.
• Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in audiology assessment and intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to draw out and respect information that will contribute to understanding the clients' situation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing with clients, families, staff and community agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, organize and prioritize work.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

 

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.