Laboratory Technician, School of Speech-Language Pathology
Required Position
Permanent Part-Time Appointment
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the dean of the Faculty of Education and Health, the incumbent will manage the School of Speech-Language Pathology laboratory and material library, and will develop and carry out experiential learning activities for B.Sc.S. (Orthophonie) students.
- Maintain, organize, disinfect and ensure the working order of equipment in the Speech and Language Clinic laboratory and material library;
- Act as liaison with the specialist equipment supplier (Pentax) and our IT services to ensure regular and appropriate updates;
- Keep an inventory of all laboratory supplies and equipment;
- Maintain an inventory of all supplies in the speech and language material library (assessment tools and intervention materials used in courses and placements in the Clinic);
- Administer the material library borrowing system;
- Develop and implement an experiential learning curriculum for B.Sc. (Orthophonie) students;
- Supervise, provide demonstrations and support students performing mandatory coursework in the laboratory;
- Provide feedback to faculty on the skill level of students participating in experiential learning activities;
- Participate as the lab representative in monthly School of Speech-Language Pathology meetings;
- Perform other duties directly related to this position, as required; and
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and Master of Speech-Language Pathology (Orthophonie);
- Member in good standing of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO);
- Five years of relevant clinical experience;
- Knowledge of fieldwork practices and standards set out by the CASLPO and SAC;
- Relevant office administration experience in a postsecondary setting;
- Ability to work fluently at a professional level, verbally and in writing, in both official languages (French-English);
- Excellent writing skills in both official languages to provide the necessary support to the Clinic, its members, students, etc.;
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace and database manipulation;
- Ability to work in a complex environment with faculty members, clinicians and students with specific requirements;
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines;
- Excellent organization and initiative;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Understanding of clinical simulation and debriefing, an asset;
- Postsecondary teaching experience, an asset; and
- Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, required.
Official University hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during and including September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, during and including May to August, amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.
Laurentian University has adopted a formal Policy on Flexible Work Arrangements, which supports remote work plans based on operational considerations. At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.
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