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How Do I Find A Job?

Where would I work?

Audiologists & Speech Language Pathologists work for:

  • hospitals, community and public health centres
  • extended care facilities
  • day clinics
  • rehabilitation centres
  • educational institutions

Finding Advertised Jobs

Jobs are advertised in a variety of sources including newspapers, magazines and online job sites.

Local Newspapers

You can look at the Vancouver Sun & The Province at Vancouver Public Library for free. Check the job postings daily and the careers section in the Vancouver Sun on Wednesdays and Saturdays and in The Province on Sundays.

Online Job Postings

 

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BC’s health authorities provide health services to British Columbians in all BC regions

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BC’s health authorities provide health services to British Columbians in all BC regions

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BC’s health authorities provide health services to British Columbians in all BC regions

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BC’s health authorities provide health services to British Columbians in all BC regions

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BC’s health authorities provide health services to British Columbians in all BC regions

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BC’s health authorities provide health services to British Columbians in all BC regions

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**must have permanent resident number** Newcomers can post their skills, education and work experience to BC employers looking for workers.

Finding “Hidden Jobs”

Many job vacancies are not advertised. The resources below help you with finding jobs in this “hidden” job market.

Using Directories to Create a List of Potential Employers

You can use directories to produce lists of employers who are in this industry. Contact them directly to find out if they’re hiring.

Instructions for using Reference Canada (see link to external resource below):

  • Click on “Start Search” beside Canadian Businesses, then select the “Advanced Search” button.
  • Select both “Keyword/SIC/NAICS” under Business Type and “City” under Geography.
  • In the top search box enter “audiologists” and click SEARCH.
  • Select the appropriate headings.
  • Lower down, select the Province, choose the cities, and click the “View Results” button.
  • You can also enter “speech” and select headings including, “speech & hearing therapy” and/or “speech pathologists

NOTE: You can access this database from a Library computer. If you are using a computer from outside the Library, you will need a Vancouver Public Library card to login to this database. After clicking on the database name, you will be asked to enter your library card number and PIN (usually last four digits of your telephone number).

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Provides information on more than 2 million businesses throughout Canada. Tutorial available.

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Everywhere for VPL cardholders

Networking, Volunteering and Temporary Agencies

Many positions are filled by people who have been recommended by someone they know. Networking, working as a volunteer or registering with a temporary employment agency are good ways of helping you find jobs and meet people in your industry.

Networking and the Hidden Job Market:

When looking for work, be sure to talk to friends, relatives and neighbours. They may know someone who is hiring! Working as a volunteer, attending events, and joining clubs and associations are good ways to gain “Canadian experience.” They are also good ways to meet people to learn about the local job market.

Volunteer Opportunities

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centre provides services related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other complex developmental needs

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[see: How can I get involved in the Sea-to-Sky Aphasia Camp? Can I volunteer for the camp?]

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[includes services for aphasia]

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for additional tips

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