Speech therapy session with a woman in a cozy home setting.

Speech Therapist & SLP Careers in Vancouver

SLP Jobs in Vancouver: Build Your Ideal Caseload

Arbutus Speech Therapy is always looking for passionate speech-language pathologists who share our values. Community-based practice. Flexible schedules. Competitive pay.

We accept applications year-round, for active roles and future openings.

Why Join Our Team

A practice built the way it should be

We built Arbutus Speech Therapy to be the kind of place we would want to work. Here is what that looks like in practice.

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Build Your Own Caseload

Choose the clients you want to work with and design a schedule that actually fits your life. Your caseload, shaped by you.

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Community-Based Model

Work in homes, schools, and communities across Vancouver. No clinic walls, no commute to a shared office. You work where your clients thrive.

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Responsive Leadership

Reach out and hear back the same day. Our team is small, direct, and genuinely invested in your success as a clinician. No waiting, no layers.

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Do Your Best Work

Arbutus works exclusively with registered SLPs. No assistants, no supervision overhead. Every session is yours to own, the way you were trained to deliver it.

Our Caseload

Varied, meaningful, and community-based

Our SLPs work with children, youth, and adults across a wide range of communication needs. New and experienced clinicians are encouraged to shape their caseload around their interests.

Children & Youth
Articulation & Phonological Processes
Language Development & Late Talkers
Autism Spectrum (RASP-funded ages 0–6 and school-age)
Stuttering (Preschool & School-Age)
AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication)
ADHD, Down Syndrome, Hearing Loss
Adults
Accent Modification & Professional Communication
Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
Parkinson’s Disease & TBI
Cognitive Communication Disorders
Stuttering (Developmental & Neurogenic)
Public Speaking & Leadership Communication
Open Opportunities

Find the arrangement that works for you

We offer flexible engagement models so you can build a role that fits your life. All positions require a minimum caseload commitment, discussed during the interview process.

Compensation
$95 – $105 per session
Paid per session, including prep, session time,
and post-session documentation. Biweekly pay.
Employment Type
Part-Time

Build a private practice role alongside your existing work, or transition gradually from public health. A strong entry point for SLPs at any career stage.

Flexible hours that fit around your current schedule
Build a caseload at your own pace
Potential to grow into a full-time role
Full support and resources from day one
Employment Type
Full-Time

Make Arbutus your home practice. Build a full, varied caseload across the Lower Mainland with our complete administrative and clinical support behind you.

Full caseload with handpicked referrals
Assessment kits provided
Intake, scheduling, and billing fully handled
Social events and a team you will actually know

Starting small is fine. Many of our SLPs begin with a handful of sessions and grow from there. Get in touch at [email protected] to tell us where you are.

Qualifications

What you bring

We welcome applications from SLPs at all career stages: new graduates, experienced clinicians, and public-health SLPs considering a move to private practice.

Requirements
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Active or Conditional CHCPBC registration
Driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Willingness to travel within Vancouver and surrounding areas
Nice-to-Haves
Interest in early intervention (ages 0–5)
RASP designation, or willingness to pursue it with supervision
Experience or interest in accent modification and professional communication

Do not meet every nice-to-have? That is fine. We can build those skills together.

Benefits

What we offer

Flexible scheduling

Build a schedule that works for your life. Mornings, evenings, or weekends: you decide.

Handpicked referrals

We match you with clients that align with your skills and interests. No cold caseloads.

Assessment kits provided

Access to TILLS, WAB-R, CELF-P3, and more so you can focus on clinical work, not overhead.

Biweekly pay

Regular, predictable pay every two weeks. No invoice chasing or waiting on clients.

Admin handled for you

We manage intake, scheduling, payment, and funding so you can focus on your clients.

Team and social events

A team that actually knows each other. Regular touchpoints and social events throughout the year.

For Students & Volunteers

Supporting the next generation of SLPs

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Student & Volunteer Opportunities

We offer limited volunteer and observation opportunities for SLP students and those exploring the profession. Placements are offered on a case-by-case basis depending on current capacity. Get in touch and tell us about yourself and we will do our best to support your path into the field.

[email protected]
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Get in Touch

We would love to hear from you

Whether you are actively looking or just exploring your options, we are always interested in connecting with great SLPs.

[email protected]

Your information is kept private and used only to evaluate your application. We respond to every submission.